scatterbrain
part of speech
noun (a scatterbrain, scatterbrains)
meaning for a pupil
(informal) A person who is forgetful, disorganised and cannot keep their mind on one thing. tree →
sense in the lessons
In everyday life and stories it is a gentle, often affectionate word for someone who keeps losing things or forgetting. It can be kind teasing, but saying it too often can hurt. Adjective: «scatterbrained». Phrases: «a bit of a scatterbrain», «you scatterbrain».
examples
- I'm such a scatterbrain — I left my lunch at home again. tree →
- Grandpa calls me a scatterbrain when I lose my glasses. tree →
- The scatterbrain professor forgot where he parked. tree →
- Don't be a scatterbrain: pack your bag the night before. tree →
- She's a lovely scatterbrain who always forgets birthdays. tree →
- Lists help a scatterbrain stay organised. tree →
note
Informal. Countable: scatterbrains. One word. Often used kindly about yourself. Forgetfulness can sometimes be part of ADHD, which is not a fault.
Trees and pragmatics
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