Braying: meaning, definitions and examples

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braying

 

[ หˆbrฤiล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Braying is the loud, harsh cry made by a donkey or mule. This sound is typically characterized by its distinctive, drawn-out tone. It can also refer to making a similar sound by other animals or, metaphorically, by people. The sound may serve various purposes, including communication, stress indication, or signaling presence.

Synonyms

crying, neighing, yelling

Examples of usage

  • The donkey began braying loudly.
  • I heard braying in the distance as we approached the farm.
  • The braying of the mule startled the hikers.
  • She brayed with laughter at the joke.

Translations

Translations of the word "braying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zurrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเค—เคฆเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiehern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menguak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฒั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใชใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท braiement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rebuznar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bray

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ burรกkanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ braying

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤฑzฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rebuznar

Etymology

The word 'bray' originates from the Middle English 'braien,' which is derived from the Old French 'braier.' This term has historical ties to the Latin 'bramire,' meaning to make a noise. The word has been in use to describe the sound made by donkeys and similar animals for centuries. The evolution of the term reflects both the sounds associated with these animals and the linguistic shifts over time, illustrating how language adapts to describe natural phenomena. In literature, the verb has also taken on metaphorical meanings, sometimes referring to loud, unpleasant sounds made by people, emphasizing the broader application of the term beyond its original context.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,049 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.