browning

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/

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browning (plural brownings)

1. The act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
2. Any of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc.
3. (masonry) A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster.
4. (Jamaica) A brown-skinned person.
   • 2017, “Peng Ting”, performed by Mackareo:

     One or two white gyal / Three or four lighties / Five or six darkies / Seven or eight brownings

browning

1. present participle of brown