braying Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: B R EY1 IH0 NG
What Does Braying Mean?
As a verb, braying means present participle and gerund of bray. As a noun, it means An act or sound of braying.
Braying: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blore and hee-haw |
| Plural | brayings |
Braying Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of bray
Braying as a Noun
- An act or sound of braying.
Verb
- Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me.
- (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
He threw back his head and brayed with laughter.
- To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
Verb
- To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
- (by extension) To hit (someone or something).
Synonyms of Braying
Braying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Braying
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Braying in a Sentence
Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me.
He threw back his head and brayed with laughter.
Word Forms & Grammar
braying
braying (plural brayings)
Words That Rhyme With Braying
Frequently Asked Questions About Braying
Is braying a verb or a noun?
Braying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for braying?
Words with a similar meaning to braying include blore and hee-haw. See the full list of braying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of braying?
The plural of braying is brayings.