swellhead

swell·head

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swel-hed]
- /ˈswɛlˌhɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swel-hed]
- /ˈswɛlˌhɛd/

Definitions of swellhead word

noun swellhead a vain or arrogant person. 1
noun swellhead a conceited person 0
noun swellhead a vain or conceited person; egotist 0

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Origin of swellhead

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; swell + head

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Parts of speech for Swellhead

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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swellhead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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Synonyms for swellhead

noun swellhead

know it all — a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
wiseass — Also, wise-assed. insolent; impertinent; smart-ass.
wisenheimer — a wiseacre or smart aleck.
witling — a person who affects wittiness.

All 5 Synonyms of swellhead