θράσος — meaning in English
thrasos
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English meaning
- audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- cheek noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- effrontery noun Insolent and shameless audacity.
- gall noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
- impudence noun Bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame.
Senses
θράσος is used for these senses in English:
- audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
- cheek (figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
- effrontery (uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.
- gall (uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
audacity — full definition
- noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.
cheek — full definition
- noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
- verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.