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brash

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Adj — Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.

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Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps from Scots brash, brasch (“a violent onset; an attack or assault”). Perhaps also related to Dutch bars (“stern; strict”), German barsch (“harsh; unfriendly”), Danish barsk (“harsh; rough; tough”), Swedish barsk (“harsh; impetuous”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “brash” mean?

The word “brash” means overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel. In plain terms, loudly confident to the point of being rude or tactless.

How do you pronounce “brash”?

“Brash” is pronounced BRASH (/ˈbɹæʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “brash” in a sentence?

Here is “brash” used in a sentence: “His brash comments in the meeting embarrassed the whole team.”

What part of speech is “brash”?

“Brash” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “brash” have?

“Brash” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.

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