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brinkman
or brinks·man
[ bringk-muhn ]
/ ˈbrɪŋk mən /
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noun, plural brink·men.
a person who is skilled in or practices brinkmanship.
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Origin of brinkman
First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from brinkmanship
Words nearby brinkman
bring up the rear, bring up to date, brinjal, brink, Brinkley, brinkman, brinkmanship, Brinnin, brinny, Brinton, briny
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