Pronunciation: [bɹˈɪmlɪ] (IPA) 
Brimley, a surname of English origin, is pronounced as /ˈbrɪmli/. The first sound, /b/, is a voiced bilabial stop, followed by a short /ɪ/ as in "kit". The next sound, /m/, is a voiced bilabial nasal, and /l/ is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant. Finally, /i/ is pronounced as "ee", forming a diphthong with the preceding /l/. Therefore, the correct spelling of the word "brimley" is phonetically transcribed as /ˈbrɪmli/.
Brimley is a noun that refers to a fictional word or name often given to a character in various internet memes and online discussions. Though it does not have an official dictionary definition, the term became popularized and commonly associated with a specific image circulating on the internet.
The image typically features a photograph of an older man with white hair and mustache, commonly identified as actor Wilford Brimley. The photo is often accompanied by humorous captions or altered text that mimics how the character might speak. These captions usually include intentionally misspelled or grammatically incorrect phrases, conveying a folksy or comical persona.
The term "brimley" became widely used as a satirical reference to this internet phenomenon. In this context, it represents any captioned image, document, or post that closely resembles or is inspired by the original "brimley" character. The use of "brimley" as a noun reflects the internet culture's tendency to create its own slang and terminology.
It is important to note that "brimley" does not represent an actual person, object, or concept outside the realm of internet culture. It is solely a term used to identify a specific internet meme and its associated characteristics.
