brash — showing aggressive lack of respect; impudent and bold in a rude way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing aggressive lack of respect; impudent and bold in a rude way
Pronunciation (IPA): /bræʃ/
Example Sentences
- The brash intern interrupted the CEO's presentation to correct a minor detail.
- Her brash personality helped her succeed in sales but made few friends.
- Despite his brash exterior, he was actually quite insecure inside.
brash
ADJECTIVE[/bræʃ/]
showing aggressive lack of respect; impudent and bold in a rude way
His brash entrance silenced the quiet library in seconds.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and possibly influenced by Old Norse 'bras' (rash, bold) or Scandinavian sources. The word entered English in the 16th century with meanings of boldness and rudeness.
Breakdown
brash - a single morpheme with no clear internal breakdown; possibly related to Germanic roots meaning 'to break' or 'rash,' but the exact morphological composition is uncertain in modern English
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📝Examples
“The brash intern interrupted the CEO's presentation to correct a minor detail.”
“Her brash personality helped her succeed in sales but made few friends.”
“Despite his brash exterior, he was actually quite insecure inside.”
“The comedian's brash humor offended half the audience but delighted the other half.”
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