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Definition of a brief word
1 : a few words : a short speech I'd like to say a brief word about the people who made this event possible.
2 : a short conversation I'd like to have a brief word with you.
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briefplay
: short in duration, extent, or length
: concise
: curt, abrupt
: to make an abstract or abridgment of
: to give final precise instructions to
: to coach thoroughly in advance
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wordplay
: something that is said
: talk, discourse
: the text of a vocal musical composition
: speak
: to express in words : phrase
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