brawny

Meanings

• adjective

  Having great physical strength.

• noun

  A man with great physical strength.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brawny
drowsy , clowny , mowny , gowny

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Variants

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brawnier , brawniest , brawnily , brawniness , brawninesses , brawny

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'strong-armed' or 'powerful'. Derived from Old English 'brawan' meaning 'to brag' or 'boast'. The modern sense of the word comes from the association of strength with bragging or boasting.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brawny' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some parts of the world, 'brawny' is used to describe a type of pork dish made from the head and feet of the pig.

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Related Concepts

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1. Muscle: Brawny is closely related to the concept of muscle, as having great physical strength is often associated with having well-developed muscles.

2. Power: Brawny is also related to the concept of power, as having great physical strength is a manifestation of power.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'brawny' is often used to describe strong and powerful characters. In music, the term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe powerful and intense sounds.

How to Memorize "brawny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a strong, muscular man lifting heavy weights in a gym.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brawny' with words like 'strong', 'powerful', and 'muscular'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Brawny is powerful' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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