brim

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 the top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, etc: two wine glasses, filled to the brim * (figurative) She felt suddenly alive and full to the brim with enthusiasm. 2 the flat edge around the bottom of a hat that sticks out 3 (-brimmed) (in adjectives) having the type of brim mentioned: a wide-brimmed hat verb (-mm-) [V] ~ (with sth) to be full of sth; to fill sth: Her eyes brimmed with tears. * Tears brimmed in her eyes. * The team were brimming with confidence before the game. PHRASALVERBS brim over (with sth) (of a cup, container, etc.) to be so full of a liquid that it flows over the edge SYNOVERFLOW: (figurative) Her heart was brimming over with happiness.