brand new

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Meaning · English

Acting in a way unusual for oneself.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Man, quit actin' brand new, bruh. You only being this way 'cause there's a girl.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “brand new” mean?

Acting in a way unusual for oneself.

Is “brand new” formal or informal?

brand new is generally slang.