brass synonyms

brass

n.

  1. An alloy of copper and zinc

    copper alloy, pinchbeck, Muntz's metal, orichalc, mosaic gold, yellow metal, prince's metal, brass foil, brass leaf, brass powder; see also alloy.

  2. *High-ranking officials

    officers, executives, front office, brass hats*; see administration 2, officer 3.

  3. *Impudence

    effrontery, impertinence, audacity; see rudeness.

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