What does Birdbrained mean?

Definition of birdbrain
1 : a stupid person. 2 : scatterbrain.
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How do you use birdbrain in a sentence?

Shelby enjoyed acting like a birdbrain, but she was sharp as a tack, and Kenny tried to figure out what was going on.
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What means scatterbrained?

: a person who is forgetful, disorganized, or unable to concentrate or think clearly The English, who had raised eccentricity and poor organization to a high art, and placed the scatterbrain on a pedestal, loathed such Middle European things as rules, conventions, and dictatorships.— Simon Winchester.
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What causes scatterbrain?

Information overload, stress, and anxiety are common causes for feeling like you're unable to gather the flurry of thoughts running through your head.
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How do I stop being a scatterbrain?

How to start mindfulness meditation
  1. Find a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed.
  2. Sit on a chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.
  3. Focus on your breath.
  4. Feel your breath going in and out.
  5. Notice the thoughts that arise in your mind. ...
  6. Let the thoughts pass and gently return to your breath.
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What does birdbrained mean?



Are birds dumb?

Although not all birds receive an equal share in the smarts department, saying that birds are smart or stupid is not really accurate. What's most impressive about birds is their ability to learn, retain information, and alter their behavior accordingly. In other words, a bird is exactly as smart as it needs to be.
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How small is a bird's brain?

Bird brains are the size of a nut, or possibly even smaller in some cases. But a plethora of new research shows that despite their small brain size, birds are actually among the most intelligent members of the animal kingdom.
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Is Bird Brain an idiom?

Meaning: Someone who has a bird-brain, or is bird-brained, is stupid. All idioms have been editorially reviewed, and submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness.
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What does cherry on top mean?

(also the cherry on (top of) the sundae, the cherry on top) something that makes something that is already good even better, or perfect: For his career, the Olympic Games would be the cherry on the cake. He put the cherry on top of the cake by scoring for the third time.
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What is blind as a bat?

Definition of (as) blind as a bat

informal. : unable to see well at all : having very poor vision Without glasses I'm blind as a bat.
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Has the cat got your tongue idiom meaning?

Definition of cat got your tongue

—used to ask someone why he or she is not saying anything "You've been unusually quiet tonight," she said. "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?"
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Which bird is smartest?

Parrots and the corvid family of crows, ravens, and jays are considered the most intelligent of birds. Research has shown that these species tend to have the largest high vocal centers.
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Are birds smarter than cats?

Cats are often considered clever and cunning, but are parrots smarter than cats? For the most part, the answer to this question is… yes! Not only do parrots have excellent memory and advanced communication skills, but they also perform better than cats in standard pet intelligence tests.
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Are birds smarter than dogs?

Parrots and dogs show their intelligence differently. Parrots are seen as being smarter because they can mimic human words and phrases. However, dogs can understand up to 250 words and commands and interpret human emotions. Both parrots and dogs can show emotions, be taught tricks, and have puzzle-solving skills.
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What is the lamest animal?

Top 10 Laziest Animals
  1. koala. Koalas are known for their laziness and sleeping abilities, spending only two to six hours awake every day.
  2. Sloth. ...
  3. Opossum. ...
  4. Hippopotamus. ...
  5. Python. ...
  6. Echidna. ...
  7. Giant panda. ...
  8. Nurse shark. ...
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What is the stupidest animal on the planet?

List of the Dumbest Animals in the World
  • Panda Bear.
  • Turkey.
  • Jerboa.
  • Goblin Shark.
  • Sloth.
  • Koala.
  • Kakapo.
  • Cane Toads.
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Are fish smart?

“Fish are more intelligent than they appear. In many areas, such as memory, their cognitive powers match or exceed those of 'higher' vertebrates including non-human primates.” Fish's long-term memories help them keep track of complex social relationships.
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What is the wisest animal in the world?

What's the smartest animal in the world? Here are the cleverest creatures around
  • CHIMPANZEES. RECKONED to be the most-intelligent animals on the planet, chimps can manipulate the environment and their surroundings to help themselves and their community. ...
  • PIGS. ...
  • BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS. ...
  • PARROTS. ...
  • WHALES. ...
  • DOGS. ...
  • OCTOPUS. ...
  • ELEPHANTS.
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What is the smartest pet you can own?

Your Guide to the Smartest Pet Breeds
  • Border Collie.
  • Poodle.
  • German Shepherd.
  • Golden Retriever.
  • Doberman Pinscher.
  • Shetland Sheepdog.
  • Labrador Retriever.
  • Papillon.
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Which bird can talk?

Songbirds and parrots are the two groups of birds able to learn and mimic human speech. However, it has been found that the mynah bird, part of the starling family, can also be conditioned to learn and create human speech.
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What is the fastest bird?

But first, some background: The Peregrine Falcon is indisputably the fastest animal in the sky. It has been measured at speeds above 83.3 m/s (186 mph), but only when stooping, or diving.
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What does spilling the beans mean?

Disclose a secret or reveal something prematurely, as in You can count on little Carol to spill the beans about the surprise. In this colloquial expression, first recorded in 1919, spill means “divulge,” a usage dating from the 1500s.
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What is the meaning of when pig fly?

Definition of when pigs fly

—used to say that one thinks that something will never happen The train station will be renovated when pigs fly.
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