Bray

/breɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.

We heard the bray of a donkey echoing through the valley.

a similar loud, harsh sound made by a person or object.

His bray of laughter filled the room, turning heads in surprise.

verb

to make the loud, harsh cry characteristic of a donkey.

The donkey began to bray loudly when it saw its owner approaching.

to sound loudly and harshly, similar to a donkey's cry.

The trumpet brayed in the distance, announcing the start of the parade.

Middle English: from Old French 'braier', from a Germanic root.

bray like a donkey

To make a loud, harsh noise.

bray out

To speak or shout loudly.

donkey

A domesticated animal known for its braying.

neigh

The sound made by a horse.

To complain loudly or vociferously.

Stop braying about your problems and do something!

To boast loudly.

He's always braying about his achievements.