do someone brown
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Meaning · English
To deceive someone thoroughly; to take in completely.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
How could he be safe against Master Dickey doing him brown?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “do someone brown” mean?
To deceive someone thoroughly; to take in completely.
Is “do someone brown” formal or informal?
do someone brown is generally dated, slang.