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Squid brain
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a person considered stupid, slow, or incapable of logical thought
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
squid brains
What is the origin of the term "squid brain" and how is it used?
"Squid brain" is a slang insult used to describe a person considered stupid, slow, or incapable of logical thought. It likely emerged in late 20th- to early 21st-century English, drawing on the idea that a squid's nervous system is decentralized and simple compared with a human brain, creating a metaphor for limited intelligence or poor reasoning. The term is informal and often used online, in gaming communities, or among peers as a humorous or mocking critique. It is derogatory, though usually playful rather than deeply hostile, and is never neutral.
Examples
That squid brain forgot to lock the door.



























