NYT Dictionary

BIGHEAD

/ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/
NounBIG-headbig-head · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A person with an inflated opinion of themselves; a conceited or arrogant person.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From big + head.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anthraxblacklegdistemperhydrophobiamangepippriderabiesrotscabies

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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