thinking cap
thinking cap · thinking caps
A metaphorical state of focused thinking or concentration, invoked to encourage…A metaphorical state of focused thinking or concentration, invoked to encourage problem-solving.
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/
Translations
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1 senses(humorous, idiomatic)A metaphorical state of focused thinking or concentration, invoked to encourage problem-solving.
This project looks like it will be a real challenge – put on your thinking cap!
More definitions
- a state in which one thinks
Origin
Probably by analogy with considering cap, which is attested from the early 17th century.Probably by analogy with considering cap, which is attested from the early 17th century.
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