Bigheaded

/ˈbɪɡˈhɛdɪd/ adjective

Arrogant, conceited, or having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; also literally having a disproportionately large head.

Compound adjective from 'big' + 'headed'. The metaphorical use (meaning arrogant) emerged because humans psychologically associate head size with intelligence and power, making it a natural source for arrogance metaphors.

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