Eggheadery
Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡˈhɛdɝˈwaɪ/
Eggheadery (noun)
- Behaviour or talk that sounds very clever and learned, often in a way that annoys other people.
- 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.