English Explanatory Dictionary

brainbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The cavity of the skull in which the brain is contained.
  2. The skull; the head.
  3. A very intelligent person.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks/ En-au-brainbox.ogg

Word forms

brainbox brainboxes

Etymology

From brain + box.

Synonyms

braincase brainpan neurocranium brain bucket noggin belfry bean beaner block bonce brainbox dome head loaf lolly napper noodle noddle nut sconce skull brain brainiac egghead boffin bright spark geek nerd Poindexter propeller head shrewd article smart cookie supernerd whiz brain surgeon deep thinker Einstein genius intellectual mind rocket scientist superbrain thinker
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