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BROWNED OFF
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Dictionary entry overview: What does browned off mean?
• BROWNED OFF (adjective)
The adjective BROWNED OFF has 1 sense:
1. greatly annoyed; out of patience
Familiarity information: BROWNED OFF used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Greatly annoyed; out of patience
Synonyms:
browned off; cheesed off; exasperated
Context example:
felt exasperated beyond endurance
Similar:
displeased (not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure)
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