brainteaser

See also: brain-teaser

English

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Etymology

From brain +‎ teaser.

Pronunciation

Noun

brainteaser (plural brainteasers)

  1. (informal) A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
    Synonym: brain-tickler
    She bought me a book of brainteasers, which is both entertaining and also supposedly good for decreasing dementia risk.
  2. (informal) Any difficult problem or puzzle.
    Synonyms: stumper, puzzler, enigma
    Trying to figure out how to square this circle is a brainteaser to say the least.

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