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Added 9 October 2026

brash

/ˈbɹæʃ/ adjective

In Latin: procax Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about brash at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Offensively bold.
a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club

Origin

Uncertain. Perhaps from Scots brash, brasch (“a violent onset; an attack or assault”). Perhaps also related to Dutch bars (“stern; strict”), German barsch (“harsh; unfriendly”), Danish barsk (“harsh; rough; tough”), Swedish barsk (“harsh; impetuous”).

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