pointy head
The term "pointy head" is often used in a derogatory manner to describe intellectuals, particularly those perceived as impractical or overly academic.
Definition
C1General
(informal, derogatory)An intellectual who is seen as impractical or overly focused on academic matters.
Example
- The board dismissed the suggestion as the idea of a pointy head with no real-world experience.
C1Military
(slang)A member of military intelligence.
Example
- The pointy heads in military intelligence provided crucial information for the operation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pointy head":
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