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Meaning of brash oak

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

brash

Pronunciation:/bɹæʃ/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. A sudden burst of rain.

  3. An attack or assault.

verb

Definitions

  1. To disturb.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.

    Example: a brash young businessman; a brash tabloid; a brash sense of humour

    Synonyms:audaciousbrassybrazencockyundiplomatic
  2. (of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.

    Synonyms:foolhardyreckless
  3. (of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.

    Example: brash colours; a brash perfume

    Synonyms:flashygarishloudsplashy

brash

Pronunciation:/bɹæʃ/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Broken and angular rock fragments underlying alluvial deposits.

  3. Broken fragments of ice.

adjective

Definitions

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