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厚顏 — meaning in English

hòu yán

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English meaning

  • brashness noun The characteristic of being brash.
  • chutzpah noun Bold self-confidence or audacity, especially of a shameless or impressive kind.
  • gall noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
  • sass noun Bold or disrespectful talk; cheek.
  • toupee noun A hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot or thinning hair.

Senses

厚顏 is used for these senses in English:

  • brashness The characteristic of being brash.
  • chutzpah (informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.
  • forelock The part of a horse's (or similar animal's) mane that lies on its forehead.
  • gall (uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
  • postiche Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.
  • sass (US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.
  • toupee (obsolete) A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig, worn by both sexes.

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