Brim

/brɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The upper edge or border of a container or object.

The brim of the hat cast a shadow over his face.

The edge of something, especially a hollow container.

She filled the cup to the brim with hot coffee.

verb

To be full to the point of overflowing.

Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.

To fill something to the point of overflowing.

He brimmed the glass with lemonade.

Middle English brim, from Old English brim; akin to Middle Dutch brim, brimme.

at the brim

full to the point of overflowing.

brim over

to spill over the edge; to overflow.

brimming

filled to the point of overflowing.

brimful

filled to the top.

To be extremely excited or happy.

I was brimming with joy when I heard the good news.

To reach a peak state.

The party was brimming with energy.