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brainish

brai·nish

uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

  • “a hotheaded decision”
  • “liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers”
  • “an impetuous display of spending and gambling”
  • “madcap escapades”
  • “brainish”

Origin

From brain + -ish.

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