Crackbrain

Pronunciation: /ˈkrækˌbreɪn/

Definitions of crackbrain

noun a person who is considered to be eccentric or foolish

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother always used to call me a crackbrain when I did something silly.

A2 The teacher scolded the student for being a crackbrain and not paying attention in class.

B1 Despite his reputation as a crackbrain, he was actually a brilliant inventor.

B2 The author's eccentricity led many to label him as a crackbrain, but his work was highly respected.

C1 The professor's crackbrain theories were initially dismissed, but later proved to be groundbreaking.

C2 The artist's reputation as a crackbrain only added to the allure of his avant-garde creations.

Examples of crackbrain in a Sentence

formal It is inappropriate to refer to someone as a crackbrain in a professional setting.

informal I can't believe he said that, what a crackbrain!

slang She's acting like a total crackbrain lately.

figurative His crackbrain ideas always lead to trouble.

Grammatical Forms of crackbrain

• past tense: crackbrained
• plural: crackbrains
• comparative: more crackbrained
• superlative: most crackbrained
• present tense: crackbrain
• future tense: will crackbrain
• perfect tense: have crackbrained
• continuous tense: is crackbraining
• singular: crackbrain
• positive degree: crackbrain
• infinitive: to crackbrain
• gerund: crackbraining
• participle: crackbrained

Origin and Evolution of crackbrain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'crackbrain' originated from the Middle English term 'crakbrayn', which was derived from the Old English 'cracian' meaning to crack or boast, and 'brægen' meaning brain.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who boasted or talked excessively, the term 'crackbrain' evolved over time to refer to a person who is eccentric, odd, or mentally unstable.