Definition of Brummagem in English:

Brummagem

adjective ˈbrʌmədʒ(ə)mˈbrəməjəm

1informal attributive Relating to Birmingham or the dialect of English spoken there.
〈非正式〉（与）伯明翰（有关）的；（与）伯明翰方言（有关）的
Example sentencesExamples
- 'Proper Brummie: A Dictionary of Birmingham Words and Phrases', compiled by Steve Thorne and Carl Chinn, represents the first serious attempt to comprehensively document the Brummagem dialect.
- The dropped "h" and the excessive conjunctions of Brummagem dialect clash with the conventional prose of Richard's speech.
2dated attributive Cheap, showy, or counterfeit.
廉价的；俗丽的；伪造的
a vile Brummagem substitute for the genuine article
代替真货的品质极差的廉价物品。
Example sentencesExamples
- They suffer all the Brummagem sentiments emanating therefrom, and return confirmed in the belief that they have tasted the culture of Einstein and Beethoven.
- We see it as a Brummagem display (hence the ‘tramp stamp’ moniker) and it usually inspires thoughts we cannot air in polite company.
- Yes you, with your Brummagem display of sardonicism!
Synonyms
gaudy, flashy, showy, garish, loud

Origin

Mid 17th century: dialect form of Birmingham, England; Brummagem (sense 2) is with reference to counterfeit coins and cheap plated goods once made there.

Definition of Brummagem in US English:

Brummagem

(also brummagem)

adjectiveˈbrəməjəm

attributive Cheap, showy, or counterfeit.
廉价的；俗丽的；伪造的
a vile Brummagem substitute for the genuine article
代替真货的品质极差的廉价物品。
Example sentencesExamples
- They suffer all the Brummagem sentiments emanating therefrom, and return confirmed in the belief that they have tasted the culture of Einstein and Beethoven.
- We see it as a Brummagem display (hence the ‘tramp stamp’ moniker) and it usually inspires thoughts we cannot air in polite company.
- Yes you, with your Brummagem display of sardonicism!
Synonyms
gaudy, flashy, showy, garish, loud

Origin

Mid 17th century: dialect form of Birmingham, England; Brummagem (sense 2 of the adjective) is with reference to counterfeit coins and cheap plated goods once made there.

词汇	Brummagem
释义	Definition of Brummagem in English: Brummagem adjective ˈbrʌmədʒ(ə)mˈbrəməjəm 1informal attributive Relating to Birmingham or the dialect of English spoken there. 〈非正式〉（与）伯明翰（有关）的；（与）伯明翰方言（有关）的 Example sentencesExamples 'Proper Brummie: A Dictionary of Birmingham Words and Phrases', compiled by Steve Thorne and Carl Chinn, represents the first serious attempt to comprehensively document the Brummagem dialect. The dropped "h" and the excessive conjunctions of Brummagem dialect clash with the conventional prose of Richard's speech. 2dated attributive Cheap, showy, or counterfeit. 廉价的；俗丽的；伪造的 a vile Brummagem substitute for the genuine article 代替真货的品质极差的廉价物品。 Example sentencesExamples They suffer all the Brummagem sentiments emanating therefrom, and return confirmed in the belief that they have tasted the culture of Einstein and Beethoven. We see it as a Brummagem display (hence the ‘tramp stamp’ moniker) and it usually inspires thoughts we cannot air in polite company. Yes you, with your Brummagem display of sardonicism! Synonyms gaudy, flashy, showy, garish, loud Origin Mid 17th century: dialect form of Birmingham, England; Brummagem (sense 2) is with reference to counterfeit coins and cheap plated goods once made there. Definition of Brummagem in US English: Brummagem (also brummagem) adjectiveˈbrəməjəm attributive Cheap, showy, or counterfeit. 廉价的；俗丽的；伪造的 a vile Brummagem substitute for the genuine article 代替真货的品质极差的廉价物品。 Example sentencesExamples They suffer all the Brummagem sentiments emanating therefrom, and return confirmed in the belief that they have tasted the culture of Einstein and Beethoven. We see it as a Brummagem display (hence the ‘tramp stamp’ moniker) and it usually inspires thoughts we cannot air in polite company. Yes you, with your Brummagem display of sardonicism! Synonyms gaudy, flashy, showy, garish, loud Origin Mid 17th century: dialect form of Birmingham, England; Brummagem (sense 2 of the adjective) is with reference to counterfeit coins and cheap plated goods once made there.
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