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brash

/bɹæʃ/

noun

Meaning

  • A rash or eruption; a sudden or transient fit of sickness.

  • A sudden burst of rain.

  • An attack or assault.

verb

Meaning

  • To disturb.

adjective

Meaning

  • (of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.

    "a brash young businessman; a brash tabloid; a brash sense of humour"

  • (of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.

  • (of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.

    "brash colours; a brash perfume"

Synonyms

audacious,
brassy,
brazen,
cocky,
undiplomatic,
flashy,
garish,
loud,
splashy,
foolhardy,
reckless