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Meaning of brainteaser | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈbɹeɪnˌtizɚ

Definitions

  1. A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
    informal
  2. 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.
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See also

Braintree Braintrust Brainwash Brainwashed brainwashedness brainwashee

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