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词汇 bruvver
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Definition of bruvver in English:

bruvver

(also bruv)
noun ˈbrʌvəˈbrəvər
British informal
  • 1A person's brother.

    he's really looking forward to having a little bruvver or sister
    me and me bruv will be there
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Hubby and bruv decide it's a bad idea.
    • His big bruv Nick has a story in the collection.
    • He scored instant credibility after just one boozing session with the bruvvers.
    • Big bruv's favourite hobby is the ubiquitous "chilling".
    • My bruv and my dad would be lost!
    • No, baby bruv had other matters on his mind.
    • Sarah's goin' on about 'ow it's all to do wiv 'er dad an' 'er bruvver, but I ain't never met 'em.
    • For my part, I have a younger brother and I have an older brother-in-law, but I always wanted a big bruv that I could kick about with.
    • "Naaah, not ol' Dinsie - he was like a bruvver to me."
    • They might seem like a great gift at first, but just wait until when your darling little bruvver attempts to garrotte you at the dining table.
    Synonyms
    male sibling
    1. 1.1 Used as a form of address between men.
      it's been a long, hard journey, bruv, to be honest
      Example sentencesExamples
      • That's all I've got to say, bruv.
      • That's meant in a good way, bruv.
      • "This is a one-way ticket bruv."
      • Cheers, bruv.
      • It ain't working for me bruv.
      • i really feel for you bruv!
      • Get well soon, bruv, hope it doesn't hurt too much.
      Synonyms
      colleague, associate, companion, partner, comrade, comrade-in-arms, co-worker, fellow, friend

Origin

Late 19th century: representing a colloquial pronunciation of brother.

Definition of bruvver in US English:

bruvver

(also bruv)
nounˈbrəvər
British informal
  • 1A person's brother.

    he's really looking forward to having a little bruvver or sister
    me and me bruv will be there
    Example sentencesExamples
    • My bruv and my dad would be lost!
    • His big bruv Nick has a story in the collection.
    • They might seem like a great gift at first, but just wait until when your darling little bruvver attempts to garrotte you at the dining table.
    • Big bruv's favourite hobby is the ubiquitous "chilling".
    • "Naaah, not ol' Dinsie - he was like a bruvver to me."
    • Hubby and bruv decide it's a bad idea.
    • For my part, I have a younger brother and I have an older brother-in-law, but I always wanted a big bruv that I could kick about with.
    • No, baby bruv had other matters on his mind.
    • He scored instant credibility after just one boozing session with the bruvvers.
    • Sarah's goin' on about 'ow it's all to do wiv 'er dad an' 'er bruvver, but I ain't never met 'em.
    Synonyms
    male sibling
    1. 1.1 Used as a form of address between men.
      it's been a long, hard journey, bruv, to be honest
      Example sentencesExamples
      • That's meant in a good way, bruv.
      • i really feel for you bruv!
      • That's all I've got to say, bruv.
      • Get well soon, bruv, hope it doesn't hurt too much.
      • "This is a one-way ticket bruv."
      • Cheers, bruv.
      • It ain't working for me bruv.
      Synonyms
      colleague, associate, companion, partner, comrade, comrade-in-arms, co-worker, fellow, friend

Origin

Late 19th century: representing a colloquial pronunciation of brother.

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