Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bird-brained

adjective
/ˈbɜːrdˌbreɪnd/
Definition
Having a small or limited capacity for thought; lacking intelligence.
Examples
  • She was too bird-brained to realize the importance of studying for her exams.
  • His bird-brained ideas often led to trouble in the group projects.
Meaning
The term ‘bird-brained’ is often used to describe someone who seems foolish or silly, implying that they do not think deeply or rationally about matters.
Synonyms
  • Scatterbrained
  • Featherbrained
  • Airheaded
  • Simple-minded