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brinkman

or brinks·man

[ bringk-muhn ]

noun

, plural brink·men.
  1. a person who is skilled in or practices brinkmanship.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of brinkman1

First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from brinkmanship

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Example Sentences

The third keg was found months after by John Brinkman, in the bottom of the river, two miles below the fort.

Fancy him, and Dangle, and Brinkman conspiring together for the glory of the School.

What Brinkman might have done is doubtful, but at that moment Yorke and Ranger strolled by.

If Dangle and Brinkman had been with him still, the three of them together might have brazened it out.

Curiosity was alive to see what attitude Brinkman and Dangle would adopt.

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