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Mastermind Definition & Meaning

mastermind
noun
  1. someone who creates new things
  2. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein"
verb
  1. plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"

"Mastermind" in song lyrics

See how mastermind is used in real songs:

  • "why I step to you with my plan like a mastermind"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man
  • "They're a baby ditch to the mastermind"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ X-Raided — Return of Da Baby Killa
  • "In case you misunderstood the first time round Mastermind"
    Choclair, Marvel, Solitair — Conversation

Usage tips for "mastermind"

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Frequently asked questions

What does mastermind mean?
someone who creates new things someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein" plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"
What part of speech is mastermind?
Mastermind is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mastermind have?
Mastermind has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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