Big-headed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Arrogant, having an exaggerated perception of one's positive qualities.
  2. 2
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, headed.

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arrogantbombasticbuggishcockyhanktyhaughty

Example

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"I think that Tom is big-headed."

Related phrases

big-headed jackbig-headed rice ratbig-headed sculpinbig-headed turtlebig-headedness

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