brainbox /ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks/ noun3 •The cavity of the skull in which the brain is contained.The compromise was to use as much of the skull as possible by pushing the eyes in towards the centre, and relegating the brain box to the rear. — 1985 •(slang) A very intelligent person. •(slang) The skull; the head. formsbrainboxes