Brain Definition

brain
noun
  1. that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
  2. mental ability; "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense"
  3. that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
  4. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein"
  5. the brain of certain animals used as meat
verb
  1. hit on the head
  2. kill by smashing someone's skull

"Brain" in song lyrics

See how brain is used in real songs:

  • "I'm calm like rain, feel the slug in ya brain"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load
  • "I got money on my brain"
    2 Pistols f/ BMU
  • "Bass music in the back saturating your brain"
    69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass

Usage tips for "brain"

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