brimming

Variant of brim

brim definition

brim (brim)

noun

  1. the topmost edge of a cup, glass, bowl, etc.
  2. Archaic
    1. a rim or edge around a body of water
    2. the water at such an edge
  3. a projecting rim or edge of anything the brim of a hat

Etymology: ME brimme, akin to ON barmr, rim: for IE base see broom

transitive verb, intransitive verb brimmed, brimming brim′·ming

to fill or be full to the brim

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