bruv en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bɹʌv/
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Etymology
PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr Clipping of bruvver.
Meanings
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(Australia, Canada, Cockney, Multicultural-London-English, UK, slang) Brother, mate, friend.
The lads in the Nags 'Ead were just talking about your bit of managerial bovver and I said to Rodney, 'Bruv, this could be my big chance.'
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bruvs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |