Brassily: meaning, definitions and examples
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brassily
[ ˈbræs.ɪ.li ]
attitude, manner
Brassily refers to a manner that is bold, brash, or audacious, often in a way that is considered impudent or disrespectful. This adverb describes actions or attitudes that exhibit a lack of subtlety and an overt confidence that may come off as cheeky. When someone behaves brassily, they do not shy away from making their presence known in a loud or assertive way, often without regard for social norms. This behavior can be perceived negatively, suggesting a lack of consideration for others.
Synonyms
audaciously, brazenly, impudently
Examples of usage
- She spoke brassily during the meeting.
- He walked into the bar brassily, demanding attention.
- The comedian performed brassily, challenging the audience's sense of humor.
Translations
Translations of the word "brassily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descaradamente
🇮🇳 बेशर्मी से
🇩🇪 dreist
🇮🇩 sombong
🇺🇦 нахабно
🇵🇱 bezczelnie
🇯🇵 厚かましく
🇫🇷 effrontément
🇪🇸 descaradamente
🇹🇷 ayıp bir şekilde
🇰🇷 뻔뻔하게
🇸🇦 بجاحة
🇨🇿 neomaleně
🇸🇰 nehanebne
🇨🇳 厚颜无耻地
🇸🇮 brez sramu
🇮🇸 ósvífið
🇰🇿 бетпақтықпен
🇬🇪 არაბუნებრივი
🇦🇿 cəsarətlə
🇲🇽 descaradamente
Etymology
The word 'brassily' originates from the adjective 'brassy', which is derived from the noun 'brass'. The term 'brass' itself comes from the Middle English 'bras', which has roots in Old English 'bræs' that refers to the alloy of copper and zinc known for its bright, metallic appearance. The connotation of brass as being bold or showy likely influenced the development of the adjective 'brassy'. Over time, the word evolved to encapsulate attitudes and behaviors that are startlingly bold or disrespectful, hence leading to the adverb form 'brassily'. The usage of 'brassily' reflects a cultural attitude toward confidence that is perceived as excessive or inappropriate in certain contexts. This suggests that the language has adapted to express nuances of human behavior in a social setting.