brain fag

== English == === Alternative forms === brain-fag, brainfag === Etymology === (mild forgetfulness): Possibly originates from West Africa. === Noun === brain fag (uncountable) A condition in which male high school and college students experience mild forgetfulness, and difficulty in concentrating and maintaining a train of thought, arising from overthinking. Synonym: brain tiredness Cerebropathy. ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with brain fog. This term may be mistaken for a homophobic slur by those unaware of the medical condition, especially those from North America. ==== See also ==== brain fag on Wikipedia.Wikipedia culture-bound syndrome on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ==== References ====