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brinksmanship

brink·man·ship
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bringk-muh n-ship]
    • /ˈbrɪŋk mənˌʃɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bringk-muh n-ship]
    • /ˈbrɪŋk mənˌʃɪp/

Definitions of brinksmanship word

  • noun brinksmanship 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 brinksmanship Alternative spelling of brinkmanship. 0
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Origin of brinksmanship

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 Brinksmanship

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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brinksmanship 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.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

brinksmanship usage trend in Literature

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