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thinking caps

thinking caps is the plural 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!

Questions about thinking caps

What is thinking caps the plural of?
Thinking caps is the plural of thinking cap.

Words near thinking caps in the dictionary

  1. thinking all one's Christmases have come at once
  2. thinking aloud
  3. thinking back
  4. thinking big
  5. thinking cap
  6. thinking caps
  7. thinking distance
  8. thinking distances
  9. thinking for oneself
  10. thinking good
  11. thinking little of

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