pointy-head

point·y-head

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Definitions of pointy-head word

adjective pointy-head stupid; idiotic. 1
adjective pointy-head intellectual, especially in a self-important or impractical way. 1
noun pointy-head an intellectual 0
noun pointy-head an intellectual regarded disparagingly, as being impractical, officious, pedantic, etc. 0

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1970-75

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