adj
brassy
Brassy (adj) means Similar in appearance to brass.
adj
1
Similar in appearance to brass.
"The cup had a brassy color."
2
(informal) Rude and overly confident; cheeky.
"Don’t get brassy with me, young lady!"
3
Showing no sympathy or mercy towards others.
4
Having a hard, harsh sound, especially of a voice.
"an organ stop with a brassy tone"
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Etymology
Formed from brass and -y (a suffix forming adjectives meaning “having the quality of”).
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What is the meaning of brassy?
"brassy" (adj) means similar in appearance to brass.
What is another word for brassy?
Other words for "brassy" include cheap, brasslike, insolent, garish, audacious, flash.
What is the opposite of brassy?
The opposite of "brassy" is ashamed.
What are the different meanings of brassy?
"brassy" has 3 main meanings: 1. Similar in appearance to brass; 2. (informal) Rude and overly confident; cheeky; 3. Showing no sympathy or mercy towards others.
