different between disrespectful vs brassy
disrespectful
English
Etymology
dis- +? respectful
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): [d?s???sp?ktf??]
Adjective
disrespectful (comparative more disrespectful, superlative most disrespectful)
- Lacking respect.
- irrespective, heedless, regardless
- 1922, E. F. Benson, Miss Mapp, chapter 6, page 157:
- That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were.
- 1922, E. F. Benson, Miss Mapp, chapter 6, page 157:
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:cheeky
Antonyms
- respectful
Derived terms
- disrespectfully
- disrespectfulness
Descendants
- ? Dutch: disrespectvol (calque)
Translations
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brassy
English
Etymology 1
brass +? -y
Pronunciation
- (UK, General Australian, General New Zealand, General South African) IPA(key): /?b???.si/, /?b?æs.i/
- (US, Canada) enPR: br?s??, IPA(key): /?b?æs.i/
- Rhymes: -??si, -æsi
Adjective
brassy (comparative brassier, superlative brassiest)
- Resembling brass.
- The cup had a brassy color.
- (informal) Impudent; impudently bold.
- Don't get brassy with me, young lady!
- Unfeeling; pitiless.
- Harsh in tone.
- an organ stop with a brassy tone
Related terms
- brass
- brazen
Translations
Etymology 2
- enPR: br?s??, IPA(key): /?b?æs.i/
- Rhymes: -æsi
Noun
brassy (plural brassies)
- Alternative form of brassie (“type of golf club”)
- Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia.
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