Definition of pointy-haired

pointy-haired

adjective

• of a superior, not knowledgeable about technical matters. See also PHB, pointy-haired boss.

  My pointy-haired boss won't let me connect my Mac laptop to the company network.

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  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

origin

• From Dilbert's boss in the Dilbert comic strip.

  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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PHB	Definitions include: acronym for "pointy-haired boss".
pointy-haired boss	Definitions include: a boss who is not knowledgeable about technical matters.

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