Big head, a
big head, a
Conceit: The promotion gave him a big head (1850s+)
he discomfort consequent upon drinking too much liquor; hangover: The rum gave me a big head next morning (1890+)
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- Bighead
Informal. an excessive estimate of one’s importance; conceit. Veterinary Pathology. an inflammatory swelling of the tissues of the head of sheep, caused by the anaerobic bacillus Clostridium novyi. enlargement of the head and jawbones of horses resulting from nutritional hyperthyroidism. Historical Examples Then and Now Robert Vaughn Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist Alexander Berkman noun […]
- Big head, have a
Be conceited; have an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or ability. For example, The constant flattery of his subordinates is bound to give Thomas a big head. [ c. 1800 ] Also see: swelled head
- Big-hearted
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- Big heat
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- Big hole
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