brash
Brash (adj) means Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel. Example: “His brash comments in the meeting embarrassed the whole team.”
How to use brash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoudly confident to the point of being rude or tactless.
Don't confuse with "brash" the noun sense used in Scottish/dialect English for broken rock or ice — the common modern usage is always the adjective describing personality or style.
Word forms
brasher comparative, more brash comparative, more brash comparative, brasher comparative, brashed past tense, brashes plural, brashes plural, Brashes plural, brashes singular, brashest superlative, most brash superlative, brashest superlative, most brash superlative
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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”).
Rhymes for brash
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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.