popcorn brain noun [U]
UK /ˈpɒp.kɔːn ˌbreɪn/ US /ˈpɑːp.kɔːrn ˌbreɪn/
a psychological condition where someone cannot keep their mind and attention fixed on anything, thought to be caused by spending too much time on social media
A psychologist has warned against scrolling on your phone and ending up with “popcorn brain”. Yup, popcorn brain. You may already feel like your head is filled with soup – it only having taken two months of 2024 to burn you out – but now you should also worry about your brain popping like pieces of corn according to one psychologist.
[unilad.com, 20 February 2024]
VEXAS noun [U]
/ˈvek.səs/
an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the body and mostly affects men
VEXAS was first identified only two years ago, when it was believed to be a rare inflammatory disease. At the time the condition was discovered and named only 25 men – and no women – were found to be affected. That same year, COVID-19 was spreading across the world claiming thousands – and later millions – of victims. It’s no surprise that VEXAS, with its very limited impact on the population, didn’t make many headlines at the time.
[euronews.com/health, 2 February 2024]
Alaskapox noun [U]
UK /əˈlæs.kəˌpɒks/ US /əˈlæs.kəˌpɑːks/
a virus, discovered in Alaska, that is passed between mammals and occasionally affects humans
An elderly man from Alaska has become the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox – a recently discovered viral disease. Alaskapox, or AKPV, is a double-stranded DNA virus with officials saying it appears to be zoonotic, primarily circulating across Alaska’s state mammals with occasional transmission to humans.
[news.sky.com, 14 February 2024]
Morning! I stopped spending time on Instagram cause I was really affected by some kind of popcorn brain.Have a pleasant and productive week everyone!
is it a formal or informal expression? can you explain, please.
where are you from?
Are you Turkish?
I haven’t heard of popcorn brain, but I’ve seen “TikTok brain” used to describe the same thing.
Well guys, this is where it starts…
Get ready for attention span certifications!
How can I insert new words in to the English language.?
Greetings! Using the phrase ‘popcorn brain’ makes me feel good and connected. I
Cool!