Definitions

1. noun

the sound a donkey makes, typically a loud, hoarse cry.

“The donkey’s loud bray echoed through the valley.”

2. verb

to make the sound a donkey makes, or to utter a loud, harsh cry.

“The old man began to bray with laughter at the silly joke.”

3. verb

to utter a loud, harsh, or shrill cry, often used figuratively.

“The politician’s braying about the economy fell flat with the audience.”