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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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