"brainlock" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: brain + lock Etymology templates: {{compound|en|brain|lock}} brain + lock Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} brainlock (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The situation where a person's brain seems to freeze up, preventing them from proceeding. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-brainlock-en-noun-48OTcV75 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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