head-scratcher

See also: headscratcher and head scratcher

English

Etymology

Compound of head +‎ scratcher. Literal sense 1873, figurative 1971.

Noun

head-scratcher (plural head-scratchers)

A scratcher for the head.
(informal) A puzzle.

Synonyms

(puzzle): poser

Related terms

head scratching, head-scratching

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