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fräck — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brazen adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
  • cheeky adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
  • hot adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
  • immodest adj Without customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.
  • pert adjective Cheeky or impudent in a lively, playful way, especially of a child or younger person.
  • rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
  • sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
  • saucy adj Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.

Senses

fräck is used for these senses in English:

  • brazen Shameless or impudent; shocking or audacious; brash. [from 1570s]
  • brazen-faced Impudent; open and without shame.
  • cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
  • hot Popular; in demand.
  • immodest Without customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.
  • pert (archaic) Especially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent. [from 15th c.]
  • rude Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
  • sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]

brazen — full definition

  1. adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
  2. adj Made of, or resembling, brass.
  3. verb To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".

cheeky — full definition

  1. adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
  2. adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.

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