brainlock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) The situation where a person's brain seems to freeze up, preventing them from proceeding.

Etymology

Compound from English brain + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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