pointy-head
tiˌhɛd adjective Slang: Disparaging.
1.
stupid; idiotic.
2.
intellectual, especially in a self-important or impractical way.
Origin:
1970–75, Americanism
1970–75, Americanism
Related forms
point·y-head, noun
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| pointy-head | |
| —n | |
| censorious, informal chiefly (US) an intellectual | |
| 'pointy-headed | |
| —adj | |
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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| pointy-head | |
| —n | |
| censorious, informal chiefly (US) an intellectual | |
| 'pointy-headed | |
| —adj | |
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