swellhead

[swel-hed]

swell·head

[swel-hed]
noun
a vain or arrogant person.

Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; swell + head

swell·head·ed, adjective
swell·head·ed·ness, noun
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Swellhead is always a great word to know.
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swellhead definition


  1. n.
    a conceited person. : Tom is getting to be such a swellhead.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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