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noun

blud

bluhd
noun
1
A casual, informal way to address a close friend, especially in British urban slang (roughly equivalent to "mate" or "bro").
""You alright, blud?" he called across the street."

How to Use Blud

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slang term for a close friend, popular in UK street slang.

When to use it

Very informal slang; mainly used among young speakers, especially in London English.

Easily confused with

Word Forms

bluds plural

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Etymology

From Multicultural London English, ultimately from Caribbean Creole "blood" meaning a close friend or family member (compare "blood brother").

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