/ Dictionary / Index B brinkmanship: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: brink•man•ship Pronunciation: (bringk'mun-ship"), [key] — n. the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, esp. by creating diplomatic crises. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: brinkmanship (Thesaurus) brinkman Brinnin Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language