BRASS

What Does Brass Mean in a Text?

Brass means "Money" and "Prostitute." Here is more information about each of these definitions of Brass.

Money

Brass is widely used as a slang term for money, especially in the UK. The use of Brass in this context probably derives from the color of gold coins.

Prostitute

Brass is also used to mean prostitute. This way of referring to a sex worker probably stems from the Cockney rhyming slang "brass flute," meaning prostitute.

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meaning of Brass

"Money"

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of Brass

"Money" is a common definition for Brass on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Brass
Definition:Money
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Prostitute" is another common definition for Brass.
Brass
Definition:Prostitute
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of Brass Used in a Text

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