"brainteasing" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From brain + teasing. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|brain|teasing}} brain + teasing Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} brainteasing (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Puzzling; mentally challenging. Tags: informal, not-comparable Related terms: brainteaser
    Sense id: en-brainteasing-en-adj-KeYqUlk6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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