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Definition of head-scratching in English: head-scratchingnoun ˈhɛdˌskratʃɪŋ The action of scratching one's head, especially in puzzlement or thought; an instance of this. Hence: perplexity; deep thought. Compare to scratch one's head.
adjective ˈhɛdˌskratʃɪŋ 1Of a question, situation, etc.: such as might cause one to scratch one's head in puzzlement, thought, etc.; specifically baffling, perplexing. 2That scratches one's head, especially in puzzlement.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Blackwood's Magazine. From head + scratching
early 19th century; earliest use found in Western Monthly Review. From head + scratching. Definition of head-scratching in US English: head-scratchingnounˈhɛdˌskratʃɪŋ The action of scratching one's head, especially in puzzlement or thought; an instance of this. Hence: perplexity; deep thought. Compare to scratch one's head.
adjectiveˈhɛdˌskratʃɪŋ 1Of a question, situation, etc.: such as might cause one to scratch one's head in puzzlement, thought, etc.; specifically baffling, perplexing. 2That scratches one's head, especially in puzzlement.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Blackwood's Magazine. From head + scratching<br>early 19th century; earliest use found in Western Monthly Review. From head + scratching. |