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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bra•zen /ˈbreɪzən/USA pronunciation adj. - bold and shameless or impudent:brazen disrespect.
Idioms- Idiomsbrazen it out or through, [no object] to face something shamelessly:Even though she was wrong, she went into the meeting determined to brazen it out and get her job back.
bra•zen•ly, adv. bra•zen•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bra•zen (brā′zən),USA pronunciation adj. - shameless or impudent:brazen presumption.
- made of brass.
- like brass, as in sound, color, or strength.
v.t. - to make brazen or bold.
- brazen out or through, to face boldly or shamelessly:He prefers to brazen it out rather than admit defeat.
- Middle English brasen (adjective, adjectival), Old English bræsen of brass bef. 1000
bra′zen•ly, adv. bra′zen•ness, n. - 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged brassy.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged insolent, defiant. See bold.
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