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PIGHEADED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pigheaded mean? 

PIGHEADED (adjective)
  The adjective PIGHEADED has 1 sense:

1. obstinate and stupidplay

  Familiarity information: PIGHEADED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PIGHEADED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Obstinate and stupid

Synonyms:

bullet-headed; bullheaded; pigheaded

Similar:

obstinate; stubborn; unregenerate (tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield)

Derivation:

pigheadedness (resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires)


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