Brainteaser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹeɪnˌtizɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brainteaser is a noun meaning (informal) A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
Meaning
(informal) A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
More Meanings
- (informal) Any difficult problem or puzzle.
Example Sentences
Trying to figure out how to square this circle is a brainteaser to say the least.
She bought me a book of brainteasers, which is both entertaining and also supposedly good for decreasing dementia risk.
Word Forms
- brainteasers
- brain teaser
- brain-teaser
Synonyms for brainteaser
Depending on context, synonyms include brain-tickler, stumper, puzzler, enigma.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include posers, puzzle, puzzler, puzzlefest, trick, prob.
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