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jinn-brained en · ADJ

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Etymology

From jinn + brained.

Meanings

1. (derogatory, neologism, slang) tending to ascribe blame for problems and calamities to jinn or other spiritual beings rather than non-spiritual causes (esp. when this leads to neglecting attempting to solve such problems outside of prayer or other religious means), superstitious
   • Granting Internet access to the Third World was a grave mistake. In no way can these djinn-brained populations use this technology responsibly. It was the technological equivalent to nuclear proliferation. No greater evidence than the past week or so on this platform. 2026 March 10, @AceHardcastle19, Twitter:
   • Interesting Seneca quote about the Etruscans - basically calling them djinn-brained unlike the Roman more rationalist non-religious thinking about nature 2026 March 26, @Boxy_FT, Twitter:

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