brains
The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuffThe substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff.
Meaning
3 senses(plural, plural only)The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff.
(informal, plural, plural only)The figurative substance of a brain: mental ability, intelligence.
Sadly, I got my brains from my mom and my looks from the mailman.
(informal, plural, plural only, with definite article)The intelligent person or people in a group: the director, planner, administrator, etc.
Who's the brains behind this operation?
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: brainsesWord family
1 related wordsSee also
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