noun
bruv
bruhv
noun
1
Informal British slang for a close male friend or brother.
"Alright, bruv, you coming out tonight?"
"He's not really my brother, just an old bruv from school."
How to Use Bruv
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual British way of saying "mate" or "brother."
When to use it
Very informal spoken slang, mainly UK and especially London/urban youth speech — avoid in writing or formal contexts.
Word Forms
bruvs plural
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Etymology
A shortened, informal pronunciation of \"brother.\"