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Brash Common

Brash has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

A rash or eruption; a sudden or transient fit of sickness.

2

Leaf litter of small leaves and little twigs as found under a hedge.

Verb
1

To disturb.

Adjective
1

offensively bold

"a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"

"a nervy thing to say"

2

Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.

3

Brittle (said e.g. of wood or vegetables).

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Origin

The origin of brash is uncertain, but it may come from the Scots word for a violent attack. It might also be related to German and Dutch words meaning harsh or unfriendly.

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