Definitions

1. noun

An idea, concept, or insight that suddenly comes into your mind.

“She had a brainwave and decided to start her own business.”

2. noun

An electrical discharge that occurs in the brain during sleep, causing a feeling of intense fear or terror.

“He suffered from night terrors, which were caused by brainwaves during his sleep.”

3. verb

To come up with a sudden, creative idea or solution.

“I was brainstorming and then I brainwaved a solution to the problem.”