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Definition |
someone who is absent-minded, forgetful,
or easily distracted |
Examples |
1) She's such a scatterbrain, always
misplacing her keys and forgetting important dates.
2) Don't rely on him to remember anything; he's a
scatterbrain. |
Etymology |
It is a compound word combining "scatter"
and "brain", originating in the 19th century. |
Synonyms |
space cadet, flaky individual |
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