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Meaning of brainteaser | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˈbɹeɪnˌtizɚ/

Definitions

A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
informal
Any difficult problem or puzzle.
informal

Examples

“She bought me a book of brainteasers, which is both entertaining and also supposedly good for decreasing dementia risk.”

“Trying to figure out how to square this circle is a brainteaser to say the least.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Braintree Braintrust Brainwash Brainwashed brainwashedness brainwashee