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Meaning of braying

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

braying

verb

Definitions

  1. Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

    Example: Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me.

    Synonyms:blorehee-haw
  2. (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.

    Example: He threw back his head and brayed with laughter.

  3. To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.

verb

Definitions

  1. To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.

  2. (by extension) To hit (someone or something).

noun

Definitions

  1. An act or sound of braying.