noun, na-adjective
without preparation; off the cuff; abrupt
Describes doing something suddenly or without prior arrangement, often with a nuance of being thrown into a situation. Common in the phrase ぶっつけ本番 (performing without rehearsal).
See also: ぶっつけ本番
ぶっつけ本番でスピーチを頼まれた。
I was asked to give a speech on the spot, without any preparation.
ぶっつけの打ち合
It was an impromptu meeting, so I couldn't speak well.
na-adjective, noun
Used for a manner or remark that is direct and without holding back, sometimes to the point of being blunt.
彼のぶっつけな物言いには驚いた。
I was surprised by his blunt way of speaking.
ぶっつけに言うと、その計画は無理だと思う。
To be frank, I think that plan is impossible.
noun
Rare noun meaning the very beginning or outset of something. Mostly encountered in older or literary contexts.
ぶっつけから難しい問題に直面した。
Right from the start, we faced a difficult problem.
Derived from the verb 打っ付ける (ぶっつける, 'to hit against'), with the continuative form used as a noun/adjective. The exact semantic shift to 'abrupt' or 'unprepared' is uncertain.