Brainiac
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹeɪniæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brainiac is a noun meaning (slang, sometimes derogatory) A very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.
Meaning
(slang, sometimes derogatory) A very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.
Example Sentences
With all the brainiacs in the world ... you'd think somebody would come up with a sunblock for ice cream.
With nearly 900,000 Twitter followers, Popova is a member of a rare pantheon of “influencers” for the brainiac crowd. Miraculously, she makes a living writing a blog about science, literature, philosophy, feminism and whatever else takes her voracious and generous fancy.
Word Forms
- brainiacs
Synonyms for brainiac
Depending on context, synonyms include genius, pedant, smart-ass, wiseguy.
Antonyms for brainiac
Common opposites include dufus, dumb-ass, dumbo, idiot, ignoramus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include einstein, brain, brainbox, beanbrain, birdbrain, shitbrain.
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