bruvver

/ˈbɹʌ.vɚ/

UK: /ˈbɹʌ.və(ɹ)/

BɹɅ · vɚ (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

Brother.

Etymology

Representing the Cockney or Multicultural London English pronunciation of brother (th-fronting).

Example Sentences

  • "Gurdjieff I thot a man an a bruvver, but NObuddy is goin to swallow Ouspensky"
  • "Gawd knows when yer bruvver's gonna get married."
  • "Chicken was still elated. "I was way up there, wasn’t I? Wasn’t I? I’m a tell my brovver.""
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