noun
Brinkman
Brinkman (noun) means a person who practices brinkmanship — pushing a dangerous situation to the very edge before backing off, especially in politics or negotiation. Example: “Critics called the senator a brinkman for waiting until the deadline to strike a deal.”
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A person who practices brinkmanship — pushing a dangerous situation to the very edge before backing off, especially in politics or negotiation.
"Critics called the senator a brinkman for waiting until the deadline to strike a deal."
How to use Brinkman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who deliberately pushes a risky situation to its limit before pulling back, usually to gain advantage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Brinkmans, brinkmen
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Critics called the senator a _____ for waiting until the deadline to strike a deal.
Etymology
A blend of brink ("edge") and man, tied to the rise of the term "brinkmanship" in Cold War-era politics.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Brinkman” mean?
The word “Brinkman” means a person who practices brinkmanship — pushing a dangerous situation to the very edge before backing off, especially in politics or negotiation. In plain terms, someone who deliberately pushes a risky situation to its limit before pulling back, usually to gain advantage.
How do you use “Brinkman” in a sentence?
Here is “Brinkman” used in a sentence: “Critics called the senator a brinkman for waiting until the deadline to strike a deal.”
What part of speech is “Brinkman”?
“Brinkman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Brinkman?
"Brinkman" (noun) means a person who practices brinkmanship — pushing a dangerous situation to the very edge before backing off, especially in politics or negotiation.
