brassy

brassy

adjective \ˈbra-sē\

brass·i·er brass·i·est

Definition of BRASSY

1

a : shamelessly bold <a brassy reporter>

b : obstreperous

2

: resembling brass especially in color

3

: resembling the sound of a brass instrument

— brass·i·ly \ˈbra-sə-lē\ adverb

— brass·i·ness \ˈbra-sē-nəs\ noun

Examples of BRASSY

1. <a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first>

First Known Use of BRASSY

1576

Related to BRASSY

Synonyms

arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, nervy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise

Antonyms

meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

Related Words

assertive, forward, obtrusive; audacious, defiant, disrespectful; shameless, unabashed, unblushing; bluff, blunt, curt; cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky; lippy, mouthy

Near Antonyms

demure, humble, modest; courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper; deferential, respectful; abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced; gentle, mild; inconspicuous, unobtrusive

Rhymes with BRASSY

chassis, classy, dassie, gassy, glacis, glassie, glassy, grassy, lassie, massy, sassy