Bray Meaning in English
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Definition
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey, or to speak or laugh in a very loud and rough way. Also refers to the sound itself made by a donkey.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for donkeys, but can describe people making annoyingly loud or harsh sounds. Often humorous or negative. Common collocations: "bray with laughter," "bray like a donkey." Rare in everyday use unless speaking about animals or mocking someone's loudness.
Example Sentences
The donkey began to bray loudly at sunrise.
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You can hear a bray from the farm every morning.
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The children laughed at the donkey’s loud bray.
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He tends to bray with laughter at his own jokes.
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When she gets angry, her voice can bray over everyone else’s.
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People in the back row could hear the speaker bray his opinions without a microphone.
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