| Main Entry: |
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| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
brash, impertinent |
| Synonyms: |
aggressive,
assuming,
audacious, bantam, bare-faced,
bold,
brazen,
cheeky*, coming on strong,
confident,
familiar,
fresh,
impudent, nervy, overassertive, overweening, pert, presuming,
presumptuous,
pushing,
pushy*,
rude,
sassy*,
saucy*, self-assertive,
smart, smart-alecky, uppity,
wise
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| Antonyms: |
meek, reserved, shy, timid
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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