"mind candy" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-mind candy.ogg [Australia]
Rhymes: -ændi Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mind candy (uncountable)
  1. (slang) Pleasurable diversions; entertainment that serves no higher purpose. Tags: slang, uncountable Synonyms: brain candy Related terms: ear candy, eye candy, nose candy
    Sense id: en-mind_candy-en-noun-QUwoFRRi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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