adjective, brin·i·er, brin·i·est.
- of or like brine; salty: a briny taste.
noun
adjective brinier or briniest
- of or resembling brine; salty
noun
- the briny an informal name for the sea
c.1600, from brine + -y (2). Used earlier of tears than of the ocean (1610s). Related: Brininess.