Brawly

//ˈbɹɔːli// adj, adv

adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having or characterised by brawls.

    "Although it is not a boisterous or brawly bar, there is a constant flow of noises from the television, the jukebox, the pool table, pinball machine, and telephone."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Finely, handsomely. Scotland

    "“And how is yourself, Cluny?” said Alan. “I hope ye do brawly, sir. And I am proud to see ye, and to present to ye my friend the Laird of Shaws, Mr. David Balfour.”"

Example

More examples

"Although it is not a boisterous or brawly bar, there is a constant flow of noises from the television, the jukebox, the pool table, pinball machine, and telephone."

Etymology

From brawl + -y.

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