Meaning of Egghead: A nickname for someone who is exceptionally intelligent or studious, often with a focus on academic or intellectual pursuits.
Literal Meaning of Egghead: Literally, Egghead combines “egg” and “head,” suggesting a head shaped like an egg, metaphorically implying it’s filled with knowledge.
Popularity: High.
Origin: American English, popularized in the mid-20th century.
Example:
Tom: Hey, have you seen the new guy in our physics class?
Emma: You mean the one they call Egghead? Yeah, he solved that impossible equation in seconds!
Tom: Incredible. I bet he could teach the course himself.
Related Nicknames: Brainiac, Genius, Nerd, Bookworm.