crackbrain

noun

ˈkrak-ˌbrān How to pronounce crackbrain (audio)
Definition of crackbrainnext
as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits a crackbrain who wore bedroom slippers to the grocery shop

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackbrain
  1. eccentric
  2. character
  3. head case
  4. original
  5. odd duck
  6. nut
  7. crank
  8. flake
Noun
  • The immature eccentric initially has no plans to head back to the States, until Christy convinces him to stand tall and fight.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Step inside, though, and you’re transported to a bucolic Britain of rolling hills and village greens, bumbling eccentrics and cute, clever farm animals.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of eccentric
Noun
  • The annual award recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties, honoring not only athletic excellence but also leadership, character, academics and sportsmanship.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Another urged commissioners to preserve the area’s character while allowing for development.
    — Eric Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • My question is, with what AB did to the Raiders, Why would Gruden/Mayock want to take another head case like Jalen Ramsey?
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Whiteside has a reputation of being a bit of a head case, and also, in need of motivation.
    — oregonlive.com, oregonlive.com, 1 July 2019
Definition of head case
Noun
  • Get the summary, then go back to the original to confirm the summary says what the source says.
    — James Glover, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Indeed, this crowd-pleasing title currently is enjoying an off-Broadway run that now has eclipsed the original in length.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of original
Noun
  • While Annie seemed like the odd duck out, her closest, idol-holding ally Alex seemed to be considering Sophi as his target, with the goal of taking out his bromance Jake’s other bestie.
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The Incredible Hulk' (2008) Before ultimately being replaced in other movies by Mark Ruffalo, Edward Norton starred as scientist Bruce Banner in this odd duck from the nascent MCU.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Definition of odd duck
Noun
  • Cook, stirring often, until butter browns and nuts have slightly darkened, 6–8 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Our server was effusive in her congratulations and attention, especially to my husband’s nut aversion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of nut
Noun
  • Anglers who cast and crank at wide intervals over inactive bass will usually get few strikes.
    — Morris Gresham, Outdoor Life, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Actual bicycle pedals, complete with cranks, chain and sprocket.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of crank
Noun
  • By the following year, more than 50,000 fortune seekers from every continent had arrived, hunting the flakes, nuggets, and veins of gold spread along 150 miles of the Sierra Nevada.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In January 1848, a worker building a sawmill near Coloma, California, discovered a few flakes of gold.
    — Terry Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of flake
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“Crackbrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackbrain. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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