adj

brackish

Brackish (adj) means of water, salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

adj

Of water, salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.

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Etymology

From Scottish brack (from Middle Dutch brac (“brackish”)) + -ish. Cognate with Dutch brak (“brackish”), German Low German brack, brakerg, brakig (“brackish”), German brackig (“brackish”), Danish brak (“brackish”), Swedish bräck (“brackish”), Norwegian brakk (“brackish”). Perhaps a distant doublet of brook.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of brackish?

"brackish" (adj) means of water, salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

What are the different meanings of brackish?

"brackish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of water, salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries; 2. Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.