English Explanatory Dictionary

bighead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person with an inflated opinion of themselves; a conceited or arrogant person.
  2. Any of several species of fish having a large head.
  3. Any of several animal diseases that cause swelling of the head.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bighead.wav

Word forms

bighead bigheads big head

Etymology

From big + head.

Related words

big-headed bigheaded bigheadedness biggy head proudling swellhead egotist

Derived words

African bighead snake bighead beaked sandfish bighead brotula bighead carp bighead catfish bighead catshark bighead croaker bighead cusk-eel bighead dustymaiden bighead goby bighead grenadier bighead grouper bighead gurnard perch bighead horkelia bighead knapweed bighead mora bighead pennah croaker bighead portholefish bighead pupfish bighead pygmycudweed bighead rush bighead sand perch bighead sculpin bighead seahorse bighead searobin bighead searsid bighead sea snake bighead snailfish bighead spurdog bighead straitjackets bighead threefin bighead tilefish bighead whiptail
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