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Brayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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brayed

 

[ breษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Brayed is the past tense of the verb 'bray', which refers to the loud, harsh cry typically associated with donkeys. This sound can be characterized by its distinctive, often jarring quality. While primarily related to the vocalization of donkeys, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe loud or raucous noises made by people. In some contexts, 'brayed' can imply obstinate or foolish behavior, drawing a parallel with the stubbornness often attributed to donkeys.

Synonyms

call, cry, neigh.

Examples of usage

  • The donkey brayed loudly in the field.
  • He brayed with laughter at the ridiculous joke.
  • The crowd brayed in response to the unexpected news.

Translations

Translations of the word "brayed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zurrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคงเคพ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiehern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฒใƒผใ‚“ใจ้ณดใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brayer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rebuznar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bray

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ ˆ์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hล™ebฤรญm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉดๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ braying

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา“ะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฆแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™hqษ™hษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rebuznar

Etymology

The word 'bray' comes from the Middle English term 'braien' which itself is derived from the Old French word 'braier', meaning to cry out or shout. The origins can be traced even further back to the Latin 'brachiare' which means to shout or cry out. Historically, the term was used specifically to describe the sound made by donkeys and has been a part of the English language since at least the 14th century. Its usage has evolved to also encompass metaphorical meanings, often describing a loud, harsh noise, thereby expanding its cultural significance. The association with donkeys has remained paramount, linking the term closely to the animal's characteristics and behaviors through the ages.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,361, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.