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brinkmanship

brink·man·ship
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bringk-muh n-ship]
    • /ˈbrɪŋk mənˌʃɪp/
    • /ˈbrɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bringk-muh n-ship]
    • /ˈbrɪŋk mənˌʃɪp/

Definitions of brinkmanship word

  • uncountable noun brinkmanship Brinkmanship is a method of behaviour, especially in politics, in which you deliberately get into dangerous situations which could result in disaster but which could also bring success. 3
  • noun brinkmanship the art or practice of pressing a dangerous situation, esp in international affairs, to the limit of safety and peace in order to win an advantage from a threatening or tenacious foe 3
  • noun brinkmanship the policy of pursuing a hazardous course of action to the brink of catastrophe 3
  • noun brinkmanship the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises. 1
  • noun brinkmanship diplomacy: risky approach 1
  • noun brinkmanship Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point. 0
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Origin of brinkmanship

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; brink + -manship, with brink(s)- by analogy with sportsmanship, etc.

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Parts of speech for Brinkmanship

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brinkmanship popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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