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brainbox

/ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.43 in modern English

Syllables
brain-box
IPA
/ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks/
19
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The cavity of the skull in which the brain is contained.

noun

The skull; the head.

Slang

noun

A very intelligent person.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From brain + box.

Usage

Inflected Forms

brainboxes (plural)

Synonyms

braincase brainpan neurocranium brain bucket noggin belfry bean beaner block bonce brainbox calabash

Questions

How do you pronounce brainbox?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks/.
What does brainbox mean?
The cavity of the skull in which the brain is contained.
Where does brainbox come from?
From brain + box.

How to pronounce brainbox

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