What does BRAYS mean?

Heres the result: Parts of Speech

Brays is a verb.

Definitions

• To make the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
• To speak or laugh loudly and harshly.

Pronunciations

• US: /breɪz/
• UK: /breɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "brays" comes from the Old French word "braire," which means "to cry like a donkey." Its first known usage in English dates back to the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe the loud, harsh cry of a donkey, but it can also be used to describe a loud, harsh laugh or voice.

Synonyms

• Heehaw
• Bellow
• Shout
• Cackle
• Guffaw

Related Words

• Brake
• Brand
• Brass
• Brawl
• Breze

Example Sentences

• The donkey brays every morning, waking up the entire neighborhood.
• He brayed with laughter at the joke.
• She brayed out her opinion, not caring who heard her.