| noun | an alloy of copper and zinc |
| noun | a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece |
| noun | the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something “he claims that the present administration is corrupt” |
| noun | impudent aggressiveness “I couldn't believe her boldness” |
| noun | an ornament or utensil made of brass |
| noun | the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments |
| noun | a memorial made of brass |
| brassy | adjective | resembling the sound of a brass instrument |
| administer | verb | work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of |
| organize | verb | create (as an entity) |
| organise | verb | create (as an entity) |
| nervy | adjective | offensively bold |
| face | verb | oppose, as in hostility or a competition |
| cheeky | adjective | offensively bold |
| cheek | verb | speak impudently to |