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brash
/bɹæʃ/
noun
A rash or eruption; a sudden or transient fit of sickness.
A sudden burst of rain.
An attack or assault.
verb
To disturb.
adjective
(of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.
"a brash young businessman; a brash tabloid; a brash sense of humour"
Similar: audacious, brassy, brazen, cocky, undiplomatic
(of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.
(of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.
"brash colours; a brash perfume"
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