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The Britannica Dictionary big–headed 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• big–headed (adjective)

big–headed adjective big–headed adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of BIG–HEADED 1 : having a large head

• a big-headed dinosaur

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [more big–headed; most big–headed] disapproving : sure that you are better or more important than other people : conceited

• big-headed celebrities/politicians

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