Synonyms of egghead
12 similar words
Another word for egghead is boffin. Other synonyms of egghead are brainiac, brain, bright spark, geek and nerd.
Synonyms and similar words for egghead
nounAn intellectual, especially one who is insensitive, pedantic, or out of touch.
- boffinA person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
- brainiacA very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.
- brainAn intelligent person.
- bright sparkA person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.
- geek
- nerd
- PoindexterA bookish or socially unskilled person.
- propeller head
- shrewd article
- smart cookieAn individual regarded as clever, astute, or judicious.
- supernerdA very nerdy person; a boffin.
- whiz
Meaning of egghead
- noun A bald person, especially a man.
- noun A bald head.
- noun An intellectual, especially one who is insensitive, pedantic, or out of touch.
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Questions about synonyms of egghead
- What is another word for egghead?
- Egghead has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as boffin, brainiac, brain, bright spark, geek, nerd, Poindexter and propeller head.
- What does egghead mean?
- Egghead means a bald person, especially a man.
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