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brash

UK/ˈbɹæʃ/ US/ˈbɹʷæʃ/ uncommon dated obsolete us

adjective

1.

offensively bold

  • “a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club”
  • “a nervy thing to say”
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2.

presumptuously daring

  • “a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff”
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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”).

Phrases

  • brash ice
  • stone brash
  • water brash
  • weaning brash

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