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Word entry · 5 letters

brash

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"Overly bold"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈbɹæʃ/Part of speech adjectiveSorted abhrsStarts with BEnds with H1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Overly bold, hasty, or lacking sensitivity.

Word origin

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”).

Used in a sentence

  • a brash young businessman; a brash tabloid; a brash sense of humour
  • Trouble with Silzer is, he’s too brash—shoots off his mouth too much—likes to hear himself talk.
  • The American’s brash unconcern for nuance indicates a young and vigorous country, the Briton’s clipped speech an ancient, proverbial reserve.

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