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Definition of scatterbrain

scatterbrain

/ˈskæt̬.ɚ.breɪn/
scat · ter · brain
Plural:scatterbrains
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Adjective:scatterbrained
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scatterbrain Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who tends to be disorganized, forgetful, or unable to concentrate or think clearly.

Example

"I can be such a scatterbrain in the morning before I have had my coffee, often forgetting where I left my keys."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as an expressive compound combining the verb "scatter" and the noun "brain," evoking the image of a person whose thoughts are dispersed in all directions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scatterbrain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scatterbrain
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