Definition of brain fart
brain fart
- n. a condition when one's mind is elsewhere and something is forgotten or done incorrectly because of it.
Oops! I must have had a brain fart.
by JoAnn, Denver, CO, USA, May 21 1999.
- N. A short period of loss of cognitive ability where one forgets such things as his birthday, where he lives, or the answer to question #8.
I just had a major brain fart on that math test.
by Ryan R., Rosemount, MN, USA, Feb 13 2002.
- an instance of forgetfullness.
Wait, what did you ask me? I had a brain fart.
by Jim, Seattle, WA, USA, Aug 25 2003.
noun
- a serious public breach of etiquette. Saying or doing something wholly inappropriate or offensive in the presence of others, whether willfully, accidentally, or unthinkingly.
Lt. Jordan O'Neil: I mean really sir, why don't you just issue me a pink petticoat to wear around the base?
C.O. Salem: Did you just have a brain fart, Lieutenant?
Lt. Jordan O'Neil: Begging your pardon, sir?
C.O. Salem: Did you just waltz in here and bark at your commanding officer? Because if you did, I would call that a bona fide brain fart, and I resent it when people FART in my office!
-- "G.I. Jane" (1997)by J.V., Grand Junction, CO, USA, Apr 21 2009.
Slang terms with the same root words:
- fart: fart – fart along – (show 11 more)
- bra: bird-brain – bra – (show 12 more)
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