First Known Use: before 12th century
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1brazen
adjective bra·zen \ˈbrā-zən\
: acting or done in a very open and shocking way without shame or embarrassment
Full Definition of BRAZEN
1
: made of brass
2
a : sounding harsh and loud like struck brass b : of the color of polished brass
3
: marked by contemptuous boldness
— bra·zen·ly adverb
— bra·zen·ness \ˈbrā-zən-(n)əs\ noun
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Origin of BRAZEN
Middle English brasen, from Old English bræsen, from bræs brass
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2brazen
verb
bra·zenedbra·zen·ing \ˈbrāz-niŋ, ˈbrā-zən-iŋ\
Definition of BRAZEN
transitive verb
: to face with defiance or impudence —usually used in the phrase brazen it out
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First Known Use of BRAZEN
circa 1555
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brazen
adjective bra·zen \ˈbrā-zən\
Definition of BRAZEN for Kids
1
: made of brass
2
: sounding loud and usually harsh <brazen voices>
3
: done or acting in a very bold and shocking way without shame <He's a brazen liar.>
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