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draying

American

[drey-ing] / ˈdreɪ ɪŋ /

noun

the business, occupation, or activities of driving a dray.

Etymology

Origin of draying

First recorded in 1855–60; dray + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Braying about the greatness of your spouse is not exactly political novelty.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2024

Braying after money was the opposite of manliness.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2017

New Rule No. 6: Braying into your cellphone equals surprisingly good manners.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2014

Braying sections of the well-dressed crowd shouted "play on", a similarly unpalatable response.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2012

Braying laughter punctuated the comment as the hipster Indian guy went walking by, joined by the goateed white guy Celia was paired with, who was high-fiving him.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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