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Definition of be browned off

browned off

adjective

  • annoyed.

    Last edited on May 31 2013. Submitted by Tim E. on Dec 09 2004.

  • discouraged, disheartened, discontented. Chiefly British.
                                                                                                                               

    Citation from Night At The Vulcan by Ngaio Marsh, 1951; paperback edition Jove 1977: chapter 1 section ii pg 22) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
    Meaning: nothing like a cup of tea when you're feeling discouraged or disheartened.

    Last edited on May 31 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 14 2011.

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