brassy

adjective

\ ˈbra-sē

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brassier; brassiest

Definition of brassy

1a : shamelessly bold a brassy reporter

b : obstreperous

2 : resembling brass especially in color

3 : resembling the sound of a brass instrument

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Examples of brassy in a Sentence

a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first

Recent Examples on the Web With a brassy finish and easel-like style, this stand would look beautiful in a contemporary or mid century modern kitchen. — Popular Science, "These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts," 5 Oct. 2020 With a brassy finish and easel-like style, this stand would look beautiful in a contemporary or mid century modern kitchen. — Popular Science, "These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts," 5 Oct. 2020 To his credit, conductor Miller also brings forth the brassy Charleston dance rhythm that will pervade the rest of the concerto. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "A revelatory new recording of Gershwin’s landmark Concerto in F," 18 Nov. 2020 With a brassy finish and easel-like style, this stand would look beautiful in a contemporary or mid century modern kitchen. — Popular Science, "These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts," 5 Oct. 2020 With a brassy finish and easel-like style, this stand would look beautiful in a contemporary or mid century modern kitchen. — Popular Science, "These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts," 5 Oct. 2020 With a brassy finish and easel-like style, this stand would look beautiful in a contemporary or mid century modern kitchen. — Popular Science, "These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts," 5 Oct. 2020 With a brassy finish and easel-like style, this stand would look beautiful in a contemporary or mid century modern kitchen. — Popular Science, "These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts," 5 Oct. 2020 Ionato recommends mixing this shampoo with John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze in Clear Shine ($12, Ulta) and applying the mixture to the roots of dry hair, where hair gets the most brassy. — Amber Katz, Better Homes & Gardens, "I Tested Products That Keep Your Hair from Turning Brassy, and These Are the Best," 23 Sep. 2020

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brassy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of brassy

: very confident and aggressive in a loud and sometimes annoying way

: having a loud and often harsh sound

: resembling or suggesting brass

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