bellhead
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Meaning · English
A supporter of traditional centralized telecommunications networks, contrasted with nethead (a supporter of the Internet and its flexibility and technical underpinnings).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But Bellhead analysts failed to recognize the tremendous value of these assets. Consequently, they were dumped into MediaOne when it split from US West.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common 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).
Is “bellhead” formal or informal?
bellhead is generally slang.