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
  • No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
Definition of eccentric
Noun
  • And magically, the architects and designers have achieved this without compromising its unique character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Captivated by the unknown, meeting characters as elusive as those in a Homer epic, Niaz sets in motion an irreversible process of self-transformation.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 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
  • Moore and Minnelli returned for a 1988 sequel, while a 2011 remake starred Russell Brand, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig and Helen Mirren, but neither matched the success of the original, which was named one of AFI’s top 100 comedies.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When the same walls had fire on both faces, their compressive strength dropped to 14% to 27% of the original.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 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
  • This is not a medical spa and therefore there is no nutrition concept, but healthful snacks like fruit grown on property and nuts are available in the changing spaces, hydrotherapy zone and the relaxation rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and other fiber-containing foods provide nutrients that support beneficial bacteria.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of nut
Noun
  • That felt the opposite here,as Chandler and Pierre actually have great chemistry together — with Pierre delivering most of the thoughtful answers and Chandler playing the role of the lovable crank.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
  • No, this new flat-plane-crank V-8 is not the ultimate in silent running, sounding a little vocal at higher revs.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of crank
Noun
  • Mermaidcore The scales of a mermaid tail have nothing on these gleaming glitter flake nails.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There were flakes of gray ash on the rocks, and the choking stink of wet soot.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of flake
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