| Front | brim |
|---|---|
| Back | brim noun, verb BrE /brɪm/ NAmE /brɪm/ noun word origin example bank 1 the top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, etc two wine glasses, filled to the brim (figurative) She felt suddenly alive and full to the brim with enthusiasm. 2 the flat edge around the bottom of a hat that sticks out 3 -brimmed (in adjectives) having the type of brim mentioned a wide-brimmed hat verb verb forms word origin example bank (-mm-) [intransitive] to be full of sth; to fill sth Tears brimmed in her eyes. ~ with sth Her eyes brimmed with tears. The team were brimming with confidence before the game. ˌbrim ˈover (with sth) (of a cup, container, etc.) to be so full of a liquid that it flows over the edge overflow : (figurative) Her heart was brimming over with happiness. |
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