brain fag

noun

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.

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brain tiredness
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Meanings

nounbrain fag (uncountable)

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  1. uncountableA 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.

    Synonyms: brain tiredness

  2. uncountableCerebropathy.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA 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.

Similar
brain tiredness
Also see
brain tirednesscerebropathy

Origin

(mild forgetfulness): Possibly originates from West Africa.

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APA

brain fag. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brain%20fag

MLA

“brain fag.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brain%20fag. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “brain fag,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brain%20fag.

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