brazen
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adjective \ˈbrā-zən\Definition of BRAZEN
1
: made of brass
2
a : sounding harsh and loud like struck brass b : of the color of polished brass
3
: marked by contemptuous boldness <a brazen disregard for the rules>
— bra·zen·ly adverb
— bra·zen·ness \ˈbrā-zən-(n)əs\ noun
See Examples of BRAZEN
- He exhibited a brazen disregard for other people's feelings.
- <a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich>
Origin of BRAZEN
Middle English brasen, from Old English bræsen, from bræs brass
First Known Use: before 12th century
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2brazen
transitive verb bra·zened bra·zen·ing \ˈbrāz-niŋ, ˈbrā-zən-iŋ\
Definition of BRAZEN
: to face with defiance or impudence —usually used in the phrase brazen it out
Examples of BRAZEN
- <a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke>
First Known Use of BRAZEN
circa 1555
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