headshrink
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A psychiatrist.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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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 “headshrink” mean?
A psychiatrist.
Is “headshrink” formal or informal?
headshrink is generally humorous, slang.