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crano

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹænoʊ/

The English word “crano” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A person who is hyper-fixated on the welfare of others and desperately wants to fix their problems, but feels completely helpless, physically exhausted, or mentally "braindead" due to their own personal limitations.

Etymology

Perhaps a truncation of cranium, mockingly or tragically implying someone whose head is constantly overloaded with thoughts of other people's problems. Popularized in online mental health and support subcultures.

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