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braying

The correct spelling is braying.

How to pronounce braying

verb

Say it like: Bra-yin-g

The correct spelling is braying. Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry. For example: "Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."

Usage Examples

Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me.

He threw back his head and brayed with laughter.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
  2. 2.(by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
  3. 3.To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
  4. 4.To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
  5. 5.(by extension) To hit (someone or something).

noun

  1. 1.An act or sound of braying.

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