mind-reader
See also: mindreader and mind reader
English
Noun
mind-reader (plural mind-readers)
- Synonym of telepath: one able to read others' minds.
- You need to tell me these things, honey. I'm not a mind-reader.
- 1991, Stephen Fry, The Liar, London: Heinemann, →OCLC, page 26:
- ‘Lemon curd!’ said Adrian. ‘And what was I saying only this minute, Tom? “If only we had some lemon curd for our guests.” You're a mind-reader, Bollocks.’
Usage notes
Unlike telepath, mind-reader is typically used ironically or negatively.
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