head-scratching

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Confusing, perplexing, puzzling.
noun
  1. Confusion.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛdskɹatʃɪŋ/ /ˈhɛdskɹætʃɪŋ/ en-au-head-scratching.ogg

Word forms

head-scratching more head-scratching most head-scratching head scratching head-scratchings

Etymology

head + scratching, from the fact that many people scratch the side of their head when confused.

Related words

beard-stroking chin-stroking
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