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brash

/bɹæʃ/
noun
  1. A rash or eruption; a sudden or transient fit of sickness.

  2. A sudden burst of rain.

  3. An attack or assault.

verb
  1. To disturb.

adjective
  1. (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

  2. (of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.

    Similar: foolhardy, reckless

  3. (of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.

    "brash colours; a brash perfume"

    Similar: flashy, garish, loud, splashy

Synonymsaudacious, brassy, brazen, cocky, undiplomatic, flashy

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