brainteaser
brainteaser · brainteasers
Kopfnuss, Kopfnuß, Denkaufgabe, Denksportaufgabe
A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mindA problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
US/ˈbɹeɪnˌtizɚ/
Meaning
2 senses(informal)A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
She bought me a book of brainteasers, which is both entertaining and also supposedly good for decreasing dementia risk.
(informal)Any difficult problem or puzzle.
Trying to figure out how to square this circle is a brainteaser to say the least.
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brainteaser:
Origin
From brain + teaser.From brain + teaser.
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plural: brainteasersSynonyms
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