"mental gymnast" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mental gymnasts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mental gymnast (plural mental gymnasts)
  1. Someone who excels at mental gymnastics; a person who thinks creatively and effortlessly. Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-mental_gymnast-en-noun-NClqYdho Disambiguation of People: 66 34 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50
  2. (derogatory) One who uses complex arguments to justify what is otherwise unjustifiable. Tags: derogatory
    Sense id: en-mental_gymnast-en-noun-32iMVn6z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50

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