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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Egghead
Hello, I'm curious about the word "egghead". Is this a derogatory term or not? Why is "a very studious and academic person" called "egghead"?
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ESLBeginner, here in the United States, many people use the term "egghead" in a derogatory manner. They feel that a person who spends all of his life studying may not have a realistic view of life -- and human beings. For example, if a university professor runs for mayor, would he know how to handle the "dirty politics" he would face?
- ESLBeginner, here in the United States, many people use the term "egghead" in a derogatory manner.
- They feel that a person who spends all of his life studying may not have a realistic view of life -- and human beings.
- For example, if a university professor runs for mayor, would he know how to handle the "dirty politics" he would face?
- I do believe, however, that this term is fading from general use and is being replaced by other terms.
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ESLBeginner, here in the United States, many people use the term "egghead" in a derogatory manner. They feel that a person who spends all of his life studying may not have a realistic view of life -- and human beings. For example, if a university professor runs for mayor, would he know how to handle the "dirty politics" he would face? I do believe, however, that this term is fading from general
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