brainiac

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Blend of brain and maniac coined in the Superman comic book. The term first appeared in Action Comics #438 in July, 1958.

[edit] Noun

brainiac (plural brainiacs)

1. (slang) a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person, can be derogatory [1]

[edit] Synonyms

• genius
• pedant
• smart-ass
• wiseguy

[edit] Antonyms

• dufus
• dumb-ass
• dumbo
• idiot
• ignoramus
• retard

[edit] Translations