Brash

Pronunciation: /bræʃ/

Definitions of brash

adjective self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Example Sentences

A1 The brash teenager talked loudly on the bus.

A2 She made a brash decision without thinking about the consequences.

B1 His brash attitude often rubbed people the wrong way.

B2 The CEO's brash behavior during the meeting shocked everyone.

C1 The politician's brash statements caused controversy among the public.

C2 Despite his brash demeanor, he was actually quite sensitive and caring.

Examples of brash in a Sentence

formal His brash behavior at the meeting was quite off-putting.

informal She's always so brash when she's had a few drinks.

slang He's a real brash dude, always saying whatever comes to mind.

figurative The storm's brash winds battered against the windows all night.

Grammatical Forms of brash

• past tense: brashed
• plural: brashes
• comparative: more brash
• superlative: most brash
• present tense: brash
• future tense: will brash
• perfect tense: have brashed
• continuous tense: is brashing
• singular: brash
• positive degree: brash
• infinitive: to brash
• gerund: brashing
• participle: brashed

Origin and Evolution of brash

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'brash' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the Old English word 'bræs' meaning 'sudden' or 'impetuous.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'brash' evolved to also mean 'hasty' or 'reckless' in addition to its original meaning of 'sudden' or 'impetuous.'