brawly

adj

Etymology: From brawl + -y.

1. Having or characterised by brawls.

   “Although it is not a boisterous or brawly bar, there is a constant flow of noises from the television, the jukebox, the pool table, pinball machine, and telephone.”

   “The sudden, brawly shock of a dog fight, the primitive wailing, the guttural intimidations, the unpredictable lunges and slashes that can kill your dog or brand him a killer — all of it impels people to add human yells to the noisy chaos.”

adv

1. Finely, handsomely.

   ““And how is yourself, Cluny?” said Alan. “I hope ye do brawly, sir. And I am proud to see ye, and to present to ye my friend the Laird of Shaws, Mr. David Balfour.””

   “He was good to look on, brawly dressed, and with a tongue in his head that would have wiled the bird from the tree.”