Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brain candy

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: brain -can-dy
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

brain rot pablum pap

Questions

What does brain candy mean?: A narrative, commentary, etc. which amuses and holds one's attention, but which lacks intellectual depth or importance.

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