brinkman
or brinks·man
[bringk-muh n]
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noun, plural brink·men.
a person who is skilled in or practices brinkmanship.
Origin of brinkman
First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from brinkmanship
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He had decided that, if Brinkman voted for himself, he would do the same.
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“I say, that cad Brinkman is voting for himself,” said some one.
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“When it comes to the time, I shall decline to be nominated,” said Brinkman.
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“I suppose none of our side will go on the omnibus,” said Brinkman.
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Brinkman, however, was quickly after him, determined this time to hold him fast.
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