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big–headed
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big–headed
(adjective)
big–headed
adjective
big–headed
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIG–HEADED
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having a large head
a
big-headed
dinosaur
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more big–headed; most big–headed
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disapproving
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sure that you are better or more important than other people
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conceited
big-headed
celebrities/politicians
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