brayed; braying; brays
: to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey
a braying donkey
also
: to utter a sound like a donkey's
bray with laughter
: to utter or play loudly or harshly
"I'm the best!" he brayed.
bray
noun
brayed; braying; brays
1
: to crush or grind fine
bray seeds in a mortar
2
: to spread thin
bray printing ink
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Verb (2)
bray the seeds using a mortar and pestle
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
To counter their own illiberal nationalists and braying chauvinists, Americans should start by practicing the sober self-awareness that Fulbright claimed was critical to living intelligently in the world.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Would that more institutions took that stand, instead of capitulating to a dishonest, braying mob.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Then an old-timer hoarse and exigent with years bugled like a braying donkey.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
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Verb
The pack animals fiercely defend their flocks by braying, kicking wildly and charging, teeth bared, at potential predators.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
To counter their own illiberal nationalists and braying chauvinists, Americans should start by practicing the sober self-awareness that Fulbright claimed was critical to living intelligently in the world.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Would that more institutions took that stand, instead of capitulating to a dishonest, braying mob.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Then an old-timer hoarse and exigent with years bugled like a braying donkey.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
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“Bray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bray. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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