Peabrain

Pronunciation: /piːbreɪn/

Definitions of peabrain

noun A derogatory term used to describe someone who is perceived to be unintelligent or foolish

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a peabrain, always forgetting things.

A2 Don't be such a peabrain, remember to bring your umbrella.

B1 I can't believe I made such a peabrain mistake on the test.

B2 She called him a peabrain for not understanding the instructions.

C1 The professor was insulted when a student referred to him as a peabrain.

C2 Using the term 'peabrain' to insult someone is not appropriate in a professional setting.

Examples of peabrain in a Sentence

formal The professor was frustrated with the student's lack of understanding, referring to them as a peabrain.

informal My brother can be such a peabrain sometimes, always forgetting where he put his keys.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a peabrain who doesn't know what he's talking about.

figurative Her decision-making skills are like that of a peabrain, always making impulsive choices without thinking things through.

Grammatical Forms of peabrain

• past tense: peabrained
• plural: peabrains
• comparative: more peabrained
• superlative: most peabrained
• present tense: peabrains
• future tense: will peabrain
• perfect tense: has peabrained
• continuous tense: is peabraining
• singular: peabrain
• positive degree: peabrain
• infinitive: to peabrain
• gerund: peabraining
• participle: peabrained

Origin and Evolution of peabrain

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'peabrain' is believed to have originated as a colloquial term used to describe someone with a small or insignificant brain, comparing it to the size of a pea.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'peabrain' has retained its derogatory connotation towards someone's intelligence, often used in a teasing or mocking manner.