Brittle bones Synonyms

Definitions for Brittle


  • (adjective) having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
  • (adjective) lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
  • (adjective) having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

Definitions for Bones


  • (noun) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance