brigade
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: brigades · brigading · brigaded
Sense 1
A group of people organized for a common purpose.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To form or unite into a brigade; to group together.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To harass an individual or community online in a coordinated manner.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brigade” mean?
A group of people organized for a common purpose.
Is “brigade” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.