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brashshowing 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/

Korean meaning: 무례하고 뻔뻔한, 건방진

Korean pronunciation: **브**래시

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

brash concept
💡 Concept

His brash entrance silenced the quiet library in seconds.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bræʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/bræʃ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbrash

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.

🎵Rhyme

bashcashclashdashflash
bash
cash
clash
dash
flash

🔗Collocations

brash young man
brash behavior
brash confidence
brash statement
overly brash
brash newcomer

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The comedian's brash humor offended half the audience but delighted the other half.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

impudentaudaciousbrazenpresumptuousinsolent

Antonyms

modesthumblerespectful

Related

boldrudeaggressivecockyarrogant

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