brass

/bɹˈɑːs/

/ˈbɹæs/

Brass

any musical instrument that is made of metal, such as the trombone and the trumpet

an alloy of copper and zinc

an ornament or utensil made of brass

impudent aggressiveness

synonyms : boldness

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

a memorial made of brass

the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

brass

a metallic yellowish-brown color resembling the alloy of copper and zinc

Examples

1. The couple parted brass rags over their children last night.

2. The lazy employee's work was not worth a brass farthing, and he was eventually fired for his lack of effort.

3. The entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the waste management industry, knowing that where there is muck there is brass.

4. I'm not sure why they were parting brass rags with each other, but it was clear that they were not getting along.