adjective
- somewhat brown in color; having a brownish tint
Usage: informal
noun
- a small brownie (a mythical household spirit in Scottish folklore)
Usage: informal; chiefly Scottish
Examples
- The old browny walls of the cottage needed a fresh coat of paint.
- She wore a browny sweater that matched her eyes.
- The fabric had a browny hue rather than pure brown.
- According to legend, a browny would help with household chores at night.
- The browny tones in the landscape shifted as the sun set.