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brown study

idiom

A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.


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  1. 01

    brown bag

    A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.

  2. 02

    brown bread

    Dead.

  3. 03

    brown noser

    One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.

  4. 04

    brown power

    The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.

  5. 05

    brown thumb

    A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.

  6. 06

    quick study

    One who is capable of learning at a fast pace; a fast learner.

  7. 07

    slow study

    One who takes a long time to learn or understand things; a slow learner.

  8. 08

    take someone to brown town

    To have anal sex with someone.

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