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.