Smart-alecky talk (5)

I believe the answer is:

brass

(Other definitions for brass that I've seen before include "Alloy of Cu and Zn" , "Bold self-confidence" , "some musicians!" , "instrumental group" , "Boldness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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