What does pig headed mean?

English Language Learners Definition of pigheaded : refusing to do what other people want or to change your opinion or the way you do something : very stubborn. See the full definition for pigheaded in the English Language Learners Dictionary. pigheaded. adjective.

Is pig headed an insult?

Because pig is an offensive term for a person, pigheaded is also not a polite way to call someone stubborn. Pigheaded has the connotation of implying the person is stupid as well as obstinate. Therefore, it is insulting to say this to someone. More polite terms would be strong willed, unyielding, or headstrong.

Is pig headed a word?

stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.

How do you use pig headed in a sentence?

Pig-headed in a Sentence

The pig-headed was too stubborn to wear a rain jacket or boots even when the forecast called for rain.
Although the seasoned mechanic knew what was wrong with the car, the pig-headed owner refused to listen to the expert’s advice.

What’s thick headed mean?

Definition of thickheaded 1 : sluggish and obtuse of mind. 2 : having a thick head.

Is it big headed or pig headed?

As adjectives the difference between bigheaded and pigheaded is that bigheaded is while pigheaded is (pejorative) obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.

What does Big Headed mean?

adjective. If you describe someone as big-headed, you disapprove of them because they think they are very clever and know everything. [disapproval] …an arrogant, big-headed man.

Where does the term pig headed come from?

While the original meaning of this adjective was, briefly, “having a head resembling a pig’s,” it’s long been used to mean “stupidly stubborn.” This figurative meaning comes from the reputation of pigs as being stubbornly willful.

What is strong headed?

adjective. determined to have one’s own way; willful; stubborn; obstinate: a headstrong young man. proceeding from or exhibiting willfulness: a headstrong course.

Where does pig headed come from?

What’s it mean when a girl calls you bighead?

Word forms: big heads. countable noun. If you describe someone as a big head, you disapprove of them because they think they are very clever and know everything. [informal, disapproval]