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teaser

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brain-twister

and brain-teaser

n. a puzzle, especially one that requires thinking. Can you help me with this brain-teaser? I can spend my whole vacation doing brain-twisters.

brain-teaser

verb

See brain-twister

teaser

(ˈtizɚ)

1. n. a (found) cigarette butt. The hobo picked up the teaser from the street and put it in a little bag.

2. n. a brief sample of something, such as a performance. The teasers they showed before the film were the best part of the evening.