bighead

English

/ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) A person having an inflated opinion of himself; a conceited or arrogant person.
  • (colloquial) One of several species of fish having a large head.
  • (colloquial) One of several animal diseases that cause swelling of the head.

Etymology

Compound from English big + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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