Eggheadery

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡˈhɛdɝˈwaɪ/

Eggheadery (noun)

  1. Behaviour or talk that sounds very clever and learned, often in a way that annoys other people.
  2. An attitude of trying to look intelligent, using complicated ideas or words to impress others.

Examples

  • His eggheadery made the meeting hard to follow.
  • Too much eggheadery can confuse people who want simple answers.