brash

adjective

\ ˈbrash

Definition of brash

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : brittle brash wood

2a : heedless of the consequences : audacious a brash adventurer

b : done in haste without regard for consequences : rash brash acts

3a : full of fresh raw vitality a brash frontier town

b : uninhibitedly energetic or demonstrative (see demonstrative entry 1 sense 3) : bumptious a brash comedian

4a : lacking restraint and discernment : tactless brash remarks

b : aggressively self-assertive : impudent brash to the point of arrogance

5 : piercingly sharp : harsh a brash squeal of brakes

6 : marked by vivid contrast : bold brash colors

brash

noun

Definition of brash (Entry 2 of 2)

: a mass of fragments (as of ice)

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Adjective

She asks such brash questions. a brash request to get something for free

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

USA TODAY Sports MOSCOW — Croatia beat England and reached the World Cup final by being brash, bold and unapologetic — and the reaction of its players took the exact same approach. — Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, "Croatia taunts England over World Cup exit," 12 July 2018 Pusha delivers a clear message through his brash lyricism and usual drug fiend raps, which includes a clear start and punctuation mark. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, "Pusha T & Drake's Feud, Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music Domination, XXXTentacion's Death, 'Scorpion' & More: Recapping a Wild 40 Days in Hip-Hop," 2 July 2018 They were self-assured, even brash, but also curious and thoughtful. — John Doerr, WIRED, "When John Doerr Brought a ‘Gift’ to Google’s Founders," 24 Apr. 2018 Where other attorneys are brash, loud, or prone to courtroom theatrics, Mesereau exudes bookishness and a quietly analytic nature in court. — Laura Mccrystal, Philly.com, "Who is Tom Mesereau? As Bill Cosby's retrial opens, meet his Hollywood lawyer," 6 Apr. 2018 After boasting for decades about his ability to present himself however the situation warrants, Trump has developed three markedly different roles over the past year: Twitter Trump is brash, blunt and biting. — Marc Fisher, Washington Post, "Best behavior: How Trump alters his tone to suit the occasion," 30 Jan. 2018 Call them brash, call them foolish, call them annoying. — David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Mullen's promise shows promise," 29 Jan. 2018 Ricardo Anaya, a brash 39-year-old, cobbled together a coalition of the right and center-left. — Nacha Cattan, Bloomberg.com, "Mexico Heads to Polls With Leftist on Brink of Historic Victory," 1 July 2018 The show is executive produced by the tag team of N.O.R.E and brash radio personality, Charlamagne Tha God. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, "'Complex' Launches New Series, 'On the Run Eatin' with N.O.R.E.': Exclusive," 1 Feb. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Carolina Herrera’s brash, graphic black-and-white striped crisscross jersey knit maxi dress in a flattering curve has cap sleeves, an off-shoulder design and a trumpet flared skirt. — Janet Kinosian, latimes.com, "What's black and white and stylish all over? These items that will add pop to your wardrobe," 7 Mar. 2018 When Balenciaga introduced the Triple S last year, the shoe blurred the boundaries between brash streetwear and staid high-fashion houses. — Kevin Lozano, GQ, "We're Living in the Golden Age of Knockoff Sneakers," 5 Mar. 2018 Shades Valley enjoyed a peaceful, bucolic lifestyle before it was rudely interrupted by a brash, swaggering newcomer in 1871 when Birmingham popped up as the Magic City. — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, "A History of Homewood," 19 Feb. 2018 Some clearly evoked the flora and fauna of Art Nouveau; others recalled the brash, geometric shapes of Cubism and Art Deco. — Sam Lubell, New York Times, "A Glasgow Architect’s Masterpiece Is Damaged, but Not His Magic," 2 July 2018 Benson’s original Nancy Drew, depicted in books such as The Hidden Staircase, The Secret at Shadow Ranch, and The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, was a brash and daring sleuth. — Jennifer Fisher, Smithsonian, "The Adventurous Writer Who Brought Nancy Drew To Life," 2 July 2018 Everyone thinks Lily Allen is this brash, bold, funny person. — Brennan Carley, GQ, "On No Shame, Lily Allen Is Writing Her Own Headlines," 17 May 2018 However, the same can't be said for the brash, competitive Warner, whose aggressive style and personality have long made him a player Australians fans have endured, rather than embraced. — Euan Mckirdy, CNN, "After a week of bad headlines, is it time for a reckoning of Australian cricket?," 30 Mar. 2018 This line sums up the conflict at the heart of this brash, gloriously strange show about a woman discovering her power. — Emma Dibdin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Marti Noxon on the Eerie Timeliness of Dietland: "Unless We Find Our Voice, Nothing's Going to Change"," 19 June 2018

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