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[ bran-i-guhn ] / ˈbræn ɪ gən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR brannigan ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna carouse. a squabble; brawl. Origin of branniganFirst recorded in 1925–30; probably from proper name Words nearby branniganBrangus, Branhamella, brank, branks, branle, brannigan, branny, Branson, brant, Brantford, Branting Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for branniganHe ducked his head and hoisted an elbow to ward off the expected retort; but Brannigan was too busy just then for any fooling. Hoof and Claw|Charles G. D. Roberts It was therefore something of a disappointment to find that Brannigan's shop was not open when they reached the quay. Priscilla's Spies|George A. Birmingham "Yes, it's the highest bit o' country fer miles round," murmured Brannigan dreamily, soaking in the sun. The Secret Trails|Charles G. D. Roberts In warm weather his endurance would have been, no doubt, equal to Brannigan's. Hoof and Claw|Charles G. D. Roberts
We got Coach Brannigan to send you along with us on the cross-country jog, and your absurd dread of dogs, Hicks, made it easy! T. Haviland Hicks Senior|J. Raymond Elderdice
Words related to brannigansquabble, clash, exchange, brawl, disagreement, controversy, feud, altercation, dispute, debate, quarrel, bickering, run-in, discord, tiff, ruckus, argument, wrangle, strife, row |