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. nut
  6. crank
  7. flake
  8. weirdo
Noun
  • 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
  • The eccentric cuz is quick to try and help Bobby solve problems, which often gets him into trouble, but ultimately pushes him out of his shell.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of eccentric
Noun
  • There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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
  • Released at Watches and Wonders in April, the latest iteration retains the original’s 39 mm steel case, but has a few important technical and aesthetic upgrades.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Now the game’s future is looking decidedly brighter and many more players of the original may be tempted to give the sequel a second chance.
    — Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of original
Noun
  • Foods with natural oils or fats, like olive oil, whole grains, and nut butters, are especially vulnerable to heat damage.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
  • But are there any downsides to consuming this nut spread regularly?
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
Definition of nut
Noun
  • Remember, Slate’s promising something with no screens and crank windows; even Ford’s fairly spartan Maverick pickup has that spec sheet handily beat.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 24 June 2026
  • There are many worse things, though, than being a well-meaning crank.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of crank
Noun
  • While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Within these new rounded granules, the graphite flakes are randomly oriented in all directions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of flake
Noun
  • Richard Dreyfuss stars as an Indiana electric lineman/dad who gets discombobulated after a light from a passing UFO compels him to do weirdo things — like build a mountain replica inside of his home.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • Himes’ novels, like Riley’s films, also run on a bench of eccentric weirdos.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Definition of weirdo
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“Crackbrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackbrain. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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