As a noun bra
is captive, hostage.
As an adjective brassier is
(brassy).
bra
English
Etymology 1
Shortened from brassiere.
Noun
(
Brassiere)
(
en noun)
a brassiere
Derived terms
* maternity bra
* nursing bra
* peek-a-boo bra
* push-up bra
* sports bra
* training bra
* underwired bra
Etymology 2
From bracket
Noun
(
en noun)
(physics) One of the two vectors in the standard notation for describing quantum states in quantum mechanics, the other being the ket .
Related terms
* bra-ket notation
Antonyms
* ket
Etymology 3
Representing a different pronunciation of bro , meaning brother
Noun
(
en noun)
(slang) friend
- Take it easy, bra !
(slang) female version of bro
brassier
English
Adjective
(head)
(brassy)
Anagrams
*
brassy
English
Adjective
(
er)
Resembling brass.
- The cup had a brassy color.
(informal) Impudent; impudently bold.
- Don't get brassy with me, young lady!
Related terms
* brass
* brazen
