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baby brain

baby brain noun: a state in which a new mother is forgetful, absentminded, or easily distracted.

Noun

baby brain (uncountable)

  1. (informal) A state in which a new mother is forgetful, absentminded, or easily distracted.
    • Shortly after the birth, you may have “baby brain” and be unable to concentrate, focus, or develop a plan of action because you are so sleep-deprived.2005, Marc Weissbluth, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, Ballantine Books, →ISBN, page xiii
    • “I do that sometimes too,” Amber says. “Forget stuff. I think it's because I have baby brain right now.”2013, Lauren Blakely, Trophy Husband, unnumbered page

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Questions about baby brain

What does baby brain mean?
Baby brain means a state in which a new mother is forgetful, absentminded, or easily distracted.
What part of speech is baby brain?
Baby brain is a noun.

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  6. baby brain
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  10. baby buggy
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