"brain candy" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-brain candy.ogg
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  1. (idiomatic) A narrative, commentary, etc. which amuses and holds one's attention, but which lacks intellectual depth or importance. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Coordinate_terms: brain rot, ;, pablum, pap
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