Brain Teaser
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
A puzzle-style question or problem used to test reasoning, sometimes seriously and sometimes mockingly. In tech slang, brain teaser often carries baggage from interview practices that valued cleverness over job-relevant skill.
In plain English: A puzzle question meant to test how someone thinks.
Example: "The candidate handled the system design well, but the team agreed to drop the brain teaser questions because they revealed less than the practical debugging exercise."
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