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braying

/breɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does braying mean?

verb

The act of making a loud, harsh, nasal cry, typically to express excitement or annoyance. A loud, harsh, nasal cry, typically made by a donkey.

Example

"The tourists were startled by the braying of the donkeys in the nearby field."

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