thinker

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The brain; the mind.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Well, I tried to do like you and grandfather say; don't use my thinker, use imagination.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A poser; a conundrum that requires some thinking.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “thinker” mean?

The brain; the mind.

Is “thinker” formal or informal?

thinker is generally slang.