"swelled head" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swelled heads [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} swelled head (plural swelled heads)
  1. (informal) Self-conceit. Tags: informal Synonyms: swollen head Related terms: swelled-headed
    Sense id: en-swelled_head-en-noun-k05K~cva Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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