Brim Definition & Meaning

brim
noun
  1. the top edge of a vessel or other container
  2. a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
verb
  1. be completely full; "His eyes brimmed with tears"
  2. fill as much as possible; "brim a cup to good fellowship"

"Brim" in song lyrics

See how brim is used in real songs:

  • "Low brow, low brim"
    Aesop Rock f/ Pfac — Cook it Up
  • "Mets hat, razor tucked in the brim"
    Ali Vegas f/ Capone — Gangsta's Life
  • "Puzzled lights dim, hemorrhaged tissue underneath the brim"
    Almighty f/ Kevlaar 7 — Daylight

Usage tips for "brim"

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