Meaning & Definition of word "Brim"
Brim
/brɪm/
noun:
- 1. The upper edge or border of a container or object.
- Example: The brim of the hat cast a shadow over his face.
- 2. The edge of something, especially a hollow container.
- Example: She filled the cup to the brim with hot coffee.
verb:
- 1. To be full to the point of overflowing.
- Example: Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.
- 2. To fill something to the point of overflowing.
- Example: He brimmed the glass with lemonade.
Etymology
●Middle English brim, from Old English brim; akin to Middle Dutch brim, brimme.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at the brim:
full to the point of overflowing.
brim over:
to spill over the edge; to overflow.
Related Words
brimming:
filled to the point of overflowing.
brimful:
filled to the top.
Slang Meanings of brim
Meaning: To be extremely excited or happy.
● Example Sentence: I was brimming with joy when I heard the good news.
Meaning: To reach a peak state.
● Example Sentence: The party was brimming with energy.