Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bellhead

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bell-head
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A supporter of traditional centralized telecommunications networks, contrasted with nethead (a supporter of the Internet and its flexibility and technical underpinnings).

Slang

Example Sentences

"But Bellhead analysts failed to recognize the tremendous value of these assets. Consequently, they were dumped into MediaOne when it split from US West."
"Prior to the onset of technological innovations and new pro-competitive regulatory policies, Bellheads enjoyed the ability to manage change and to plan for the future at a leisurely pace."

Etymology

From Bell + -head, after the Bell telephone company.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Bell

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

Bellheads (plural)

Questions

What does bellhead mean?: A supporter of traditional centralized telecommunications networks, contrasted with nethead (a supporter of the Internet and its flexibility and technical underpinnings).
Where does bellhead come from?: From Bell + -head, after the Bell telephone company.

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