pointy-headed

point·y-head·ed

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Definitions of pointy-headed word

adjective pointy-headed stupid; idiotic. 1
adjective pointy-headed intellectual, especially in a self-important or impractical way. 1

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1970-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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