Definition of Brassy
Brassy
Bras·sy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Impudent and impertinent; having a loud, harsh sound.
e.g. The brassy tone of the trumpet pierced through the silence.
(adjective)
relating to or resembling brass (an alloy of zinc and copper in some proportion), especially in its golden-brown color;
e.g. The dye turned her hair brassy, which wasn't what she wanted.
(adjective)
loud and having a bold or harsh sound, like the sound produced by a brass musical instrument (e.g. trumpets, horns, etc.);
e.g. The jazz band played brassy music that made the audience want to dance.
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