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brain dead

/ˈbreɪn ded/

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phrase

/ˈbreɪn ded/B2slang
  • ruНеформальное выражение, описывающее состояние крайней умственной усталости, неспособности ясно мыслить или чувство умственного истощения, часто из-за переутомления или недосыпа.

An informal expression describing a state of extreme mental fatigue, inability to think clearly, or feeling mentally exhausted, often due to overwork or lack of sleep.

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    A state where the brain has permanently lost all function, including the brainstem, while the heart may still beat with artificial support.

    ruСмерть мозга

    • The patient was declared brain dead after the severe accident.
    • Brain death is legally recognized as death in many countries.
    • Doctors performed several tests to confirm brain death.
  2. Slang for stupidityB2slang

    Used informally to describe someone who is acting extremely foolish, unresponsive, or lacking intelligence.

    ruТупой

    • He stared at the screen, completely brain dead after the long meeting.
    • Don't be brain dead; read the instructions first.
    • She felt brain dead after studying for twelve hours straight.