Peter York

The old process of social assimilation used to be mainly about English new money - generated in London, the mucky, brassy North or the colonies - buying those houses and restoring them, and doing the three-generation thing, mouldering into the landscape, and the 'community,' identifying with the place in a familiar way.

British Journalist

Robert Taylor

With young people, it's how brassy and flashy can you be. But you get a bit older, it's about how restrained can you be. You have to feel it all, think it all, but you don't have to play it - it's just gotta be there, and if the story's good and the script's good, people will see it.

Australian Actor

Ari Graynor

More and more, people probably associate me in this world of comedy and these confident, brassy, big ladies, which I love, but my insides and who I feel like internally and the kind of work that I hope to continue doing feels very different from that.

American Actress

Ethel Merman

I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame.

American Musician

Brian Mulroney

And look, I was a big, brassy guy who won and won big. I did what I wanted.

Canadian Statesman

Annie Parisse

I'm usually cast as the sassy, brassy best friend.

Used to describe something that demands notice, often more than necessary.

Attention-Grabbing

Can imply a lack of sophistication or taste when referring to objects or appearance.

Potentially Negative

In casual contexts, brassy can be fun and positive, but it may not suit formal events.

Informal Situations

Implies someone is too confident in a way that people might find rude or offensive.

Overly Confident

Characterizes someone who ignores convention or authority without shame.

Rule-Breaking Spirit

Such behavior can make others feel intimidated or belittled.

Intimidating

Refers to a bold, metallic hair color that may not always be intended or desired.

Distinct Color

The term conveys a sheen or glow that stands out, like that of polished brass.

Bright and Shiny

Brassy colors can sometimes look artificial, particularly in hair color gone wrong.

Unnatural Tone

 produce the different notes within it. And those notes finally emerge through the flared bell opening at the end. What started as a deep breath and a vibrating buzz on the lips has now been transformed into a bold and brassy tune.

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 17th Atlantic bottlenose dolphins live at the Dolphin Research Center in brassy