Bighead: meaning, definitions and examples

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bighead

 

[ ˈbɪɡˌhɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal slang

The term 'bighead' is informally used to describe someone who has an inflated sense of self-importance or arrogance. It can also refer to a person who is overly conceited about their intelligence or achievements.

Synonyms

arrogant, conceited, haughty, proud.

Examples of usage

  • He thinks he's the best player in the team; what a bighead!
  • Don't be such a bighead about your promotion.
  • She has a bighead when it comes to her academic success.
  • Stop acting like a bighead, and listen to your friends.
Context #2 | Noun

physical trait

In a literal sense, 'bighead' can also refer to a person with a disproportionately large head. This usage is less common and often considered pejorative.

Synonyms

giant head, large head.

Examples of usage

  • That toy figurine has such a bighead compared to its body.
  • He was teased in school for having a bighead.
  • The drawing features a character with a huge bighead.
  • Some animals have bigheads that help them in their natural habitats.

Translations

Translations of the word "bighead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabeça grande

🇮🇳 बड़ी सिर

🇩🇪 Großkopf

🇮🇩 kepala besar

🇺🇦 велика голова

🇵🇱 duża głowa

🇯🇵 大きな頭

🇫🇷 grande tête

🇪🇸 cabeza grande

🇹🇷 büyük kafa

🇰🇷 큰 머리

🇸🇦 رأس كبير

🇨🇿 velká hlava

🇸🇰 veľká hlava

🇨🇳 大头

🇸🇮 velika glava

🇮🇸 stór höfuð

🇰🇿 үлкен бас

🇬🇪 დიდი თავი

🇦🇿 böyük baş

🇲🇽 cabeza grande

Etymology

The term 'bighead' has its origins in the English language, likely dating back to the late 19th century. The compound word is formed by combining 'big' meaning large in size, with 'head,' which commonly refers to the upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Initially, the word was used in a literal sense to describe someone with a physically larger head. Over time, it evolved into slang that denotes arrogance or self-importance, particularly in informal communication. The transformation of meaning reflects broader changes in social attitudes toward pridefulness and self-perception, demonstrating how language adapts to cultural nuances. Today, 'bighead' is widely recognized and understood in various informal contexts, particularly in conversations about personality traits and social behavior.