brash
Americanadjective
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impertinent; impudent; tactless.
a brash young man.
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- Synonyms:
- precipitate, foolhardy, imprudent, overhasty, reckless
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energetic or highly spirited, especially in an irreverent way; zesty.
a brash new musical.
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(used especially of wood) brittle.
adjective
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tastelessly or offensively loud, showy, or bold
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hasty; rash
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impudent
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
- brashly adverb
- brashness noun
Etymology
Origin of brash
First recorded in 1400–50; (noun) late Middle English brass(c)he “a slap, crash,” perhaps blend of brok(e) ( Old English broc “breach, fragment, sickness”; akin to break ) and dasch “smashing blow”; dash 1; (adjective) in the sense “brittle” is derivative of the noun; in the sense “hasty” by confusion with rash 1
Example Sentences
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A few years ago, Europe also faced a brash, new attitude from Chinese diplomats, dubbed “Wolf Warriors” by Beijing’s state media.
For women like Lauren Aulet, a neuroscientist and assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts, the files revealed conversations that were more brash than she expected.
From Salon
Scott objected to being cut out of the process—and warned them Bovino’s brash tactics would backfire on the whole department.
The film’s aesthetic is bold and brash, featuring brilliantly hued red floors and walls designed to look like Cathy’s freckled skin.
From Los Angeles Times
The adventures into fashion can relax players in the locker room prior to games, as athletes rib one another for their more brash selections.
From Barron's
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