noun Internet Slang

galaxy brain

· noun · internet

Sarcastic praise for a take so contrarian it loops back around to stupid.

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Definitions

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An idea so elaborately contrarian its author thinks they've transcended common sense, when in fact they've just out-thought themselves into nonsense. Almost always used sarcastically.

“His galaxy brain take is that we should abolish weekends to 'free' workers. Sir.”
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Genuinely impressive lateral thinking — used straight, occasionally, when something really is several moves ahead.

“Naming the company after the typo was galaxy brain marketing, no notes.”
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galaxy brain In A Sentence

His galaxy brain take is that we should abolish weekends to 'free' workers. Sir.
Naming the company after the typo was galaxy brain marketing, no notes.

Origin & Usage

From the 2017 'expanding brain' meme — each panel a more illuminated brain, ending in a cosmic galaxy. People started calling absurd-but-presented-as-genius takes 'galaxy brain' takes.

People Also Ask

What does galaxy brain mean?

It's sarcastic praise for a take so contrarian it loops all the way back around to being stupid.

How do you use galaxy brain in a sentence?

"Skipping insurance to save money — real galaxy brain move there."

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