Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brainfart
noun
/ˈbreɪnˌfɑrt/
Definition
A temporary mental lapse or inability to think clearly.
Examples
- I had a brainfart during the exam and forgot the simplest answer.
- Sometimes, under pressure, we all experience a brainfart.
- She had a brainfart and couldn’t remember where she parked her car.
Meaning
Brainfart refers to a moment when someone forgets something, makes a silly mistake, or has a sudden blank in their thought process, often due to stress, distraction, or fatigue.
Synonyms
- mental lapse
- mind blank
- slip of the mind
- forgetfulness
