Etymology

brain fag

Today it means: A condition in which male high school and college students experience mild forgetfulness, and difficulty in concentrating and maintaining a train of thought, arising from overthinking. Full definition →

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The story

(mild forgetfulness): Possibly originates from West Africa.

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