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thinking-cap

thinking-cap is the alternative form of thinking cap.

Meaning of thinking cap

Noun

thinking cap (plural thinking caps)

  1. (humorous, idiomatic) A metaphorical state of focused thinking or concentration, invoked to encourage problem-solving.
    • This project looks like it will be a real challenge – put on your thinking cap!

Forms of thinking-cap

pluralthinking-caps

Questions about thinking-cap

What is thinking-cap the alternative form of?
Thinking-cap is the alternative form of thinking cap.

Words near thinking-cap in the dictionary

  1. thinking up
  2. thinking with one's dick
  3. thinking with one's little head
  4. thinking with portals
  5. thinking woman's
  6. thinking-cap
  7. thinking-caps
  8. thinkingly
  9. thinkingness
  10. thinkings
  11. thinkism

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