What is the meaning of brimming?

verb

  • Be completely full.
    • usage: "His eyes brimmed with tears"
  • Fill as much as possible.
    • usage: "brim a cup to good fellowship"

adjective

  • Filled to capacity.
    • usage: "a brimful cup"; "I am brimful of chowder"; "a child brimming over with curiosity"; "eyes brimming with tears"
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