Is Brackishness a Word?

Distasteful; unpalatable: a thin, brackish gruel. [From Dutch brak.] brack′ish·ness n.

What is a brackish person?

1 : somewhat salty brackish water. 2a : not appealing to the taste brackish tea. b : repulsive a brackish personality.

Is brackish an adjective?

The adjective brackish has roots in the Dutch word brac, meaning salty, and the word is used literally to describe water that is salty.

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