Pronunciations
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/ˈbɹeɪnˌtizɚ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A problem or puzzle devised to exercise the brain and mind.
Usage- Informal
- Synonyms
- Examples
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She bought me a book of brainteasers, which is both entertaining and also supposedly good for decreasing dementia risk.
Any difficult problem or puzzle.
Usage- Informal
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Trying to figure out how to square this circle is a brainteaser to say the least.