big head, have a



big head, have a

Be conceited; have an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or ability. For example, The constant flattery of his subordinates is bound to give Thomas a big head. [c. 1800] Also see swelled head.
See also: big, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nicostratonee-ko-STRAH-toItalian
Sebastiana-Italian
Franziskafrahn-TSIS-kahGerman
Nicole[ni'kəul]
Wessel-Frisian, Dutch, German
PosyPO-zeeEnglish