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get down to brass tacks

In the trading posts of the old west, the shopkeeper measured out a yard on his wooden counter and inserted two brass thumbtacks. He used this to measure off "yard goods" such as fabrics and rope. So to set the price he first had to get down to brass tacks.
You've selected your fabric, so let's get down to brass tacks.
by viperquilter October 17, 2015
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Brass Can

A brass can is when you are embarrassed by something. Basicly the teuchter version of brass neck or red neck.

Term made famous by #1 Teuchter Adam Munro
AYE SHE OFFERED ME A GOBBLE AND I HIT A PURE BRASS CAN
by Gordon The Pirate July 7, 2011
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Mame Bousso

Mame Bousso is the name of a Senegalese Muride Saint who many people admired. She was the mother of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba. Girls with this name are known to be smart, independent, commanding and are very beautiful. They are very good at getting what they want and are able to do anything they can put their mind to.
Mame Bousso is so smart and she is really fun to be around.
by Ohkdbdjgsjd May 6, 2019
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Brosshart

When you lead an ex-girlfriend on by having sex with her and leading her to believe forming an actual relationship is possible when really all you want to do is get laid.
Dude, Joey is a dick. He totally Brossharted Stephanie.
by Son of an Eagle February 27, 2011
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Brass Felicia

Felicia refers to the movie Friday depicting a ratchet woman, adding brass to Felicia defines that woman as a stupid ratchet as brass can be referred to as hard headed.
That brass Felicia gave me some serious attitude at work earlier!
by HRterms September 18, 2014
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brissa

They are the most prettiest girl you will ever meet, did I mention she is a complete baddie? Don't underestimate her, she is sweet but don't get on her bad side.She vibes to music all the time, whenever having to do chores, she will put music.Independent,intelligent,beautiful,unique is all you need for your dream girl..and shes the one. If you catch feeling theres a 90% chance she liked you after the first week you met.She can be blind in love..if you break her heart it will take long before she can recover, but from experience with a Brissa she just gets more of that baddie,independent,powerful vibe.You will most likely fall in love
person 1 : How is she so stunning,caring and intelligent, who is she?!

PERSON 2: Thats brissa..my girlfriend..its true shes amazjng 🥺
by hahahaaaahaaaha January 11, 2021
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Brissa

A beautiful latin/mexican girl, who walks with class and sexiness.
She is sweet to all who come her way. An absolute caring person. May be quiet or shy, but just waiting to burst out of their shell. A born star. May sometimes overlook good opprotunites. Indecisive, for they dream with their heart and could see the good & bad of every choice they could ever make.
A good dancer, with a creative soul. Gives their heart away too easily, but only a couple times. Never is over someone they fell hardest for.
She's almost always laughing, because life is just good for her.

-Brissa is also a Short form of the Spanish name Briseida, from Briseis, the Greek name of the woman loved by Achilles in Homer's "Iliad".
Random Person: who's that sexy girl?

Random Person #2: thats Brissa man

Random Person: damnn shes beautiful & fine!

Random Person #2: and a sweetheart
by ursecret March 11, 2010
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