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Egghead Definition & Meaning

egghead
noun
  1. an intellectual; a very studious and academic person; "in spite of her love of reading she denied being an egghead"

"Egghead" in song lyrics

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  • "Remember me, the same one they use to call egghead"
    Z-Ro f/ Bun B, P.O.P. — Remember Me

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Frequently asked questions

What does egghead mean?
an intellectual; a very studious and academic person; "in spite of her love of reading she denied being an egghead"
What part of speech is egghead?
Egghead is a noun.

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