Mentalist

In parapsychology, a Mentalist, as opposed to a psychic, is defined as someone who is believed not only to be able to read information mentally, but also to alter that information.

To be mental

Alternately, "Mentalist" is an underused word meaning one who is "mental" or mad. Featured in the UK BBC hit The Office, "Mentalist" defines the dull workers who proclaim themselves to be mad, eccentric, or generally having character. "Mentalist" can be used as a tongue-in-cheek insult for when someone is behaving oddly or wackily. Example of use "Lee Hicks is a mentalist."

Related Topics:
BBC - The Office

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Also, the word "Mentalist" features in Steve Coogan's, Alan Partridge and has much the same meaning. "Mentalist" is also now a recognised word of this meaning, according to the new edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Related Topics:
Steve Coogan - Alan Partridge - Oxford English Dictionary

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