brain fag
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
- (tiredness of young males): possibly originates from West Africa[1]
Noun
- A condition in which male high school and college students experience mild forgetfulness, and difficulty in concentrating and maintaining a train of thought, arising from overthinking.
- Cerebropathy.
Usage notes
- This term may be mistaken for a homophobic slur by those unaware of the medical condition, especially those from North America.
- Not to be confused with brain fog.
Synonyms
- (tiredness of young males): brain tiredness
- (cerebropathy): cerebropathy
See also
- Culture-bound syndrome in Wikipedia
References
- ^ Hall, Timothy M. (1998). Glossary of Culture-Bound Syndromes. Retrieved 2005-03-18.