BRAYING
7 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of BRAYING
Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
"Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
(by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
"He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
(by extension) To hit (someone or something).
An act or sound of braying.
Examples of BRAYING in a Sentence
- "Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
- "He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
Word Details
Is BRAYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRAYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BRAYING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for BRAYING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | a | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRAYING
100 words from the letters in BRAYING
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How to Use BRAYING in Word Games
BRAYING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BRAYING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BRAYING to find 100 additional valid words.