/ Dictionary / Index B brackish: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: brack•ish Pronunciation: (brak'ish), [key] — adj. slightly salt; having a salty or briny flavor. distasteful; unpleasant. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: brackish (Thesaurus) Brackett series Bracknell Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language