Meaning of brain candy | Babel Free

Definitions

A narrative, commentary, etc. which amuses and holds one's attention, but which lacks intellectual depth or importance.

idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

“Venom is spine-tingling brain candy about a deadly snake on the loose in a London townhouse during a kidnapping attempt.”

“After years of chewing on murder mysteries as my form of “brain candy,” I thought I'd sample westerns for a change of pace.”

“Matriculated, my favorite, is written and directed by Peter Chung. . . . The result is electric-Kool-Aid brain candy, with a twist of unexpected pathos.”

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