Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bruv
slang
/brʌv/
Definition
A casual term used to address a male friend or companion, commonly found in British slang.
Examples
- “What’s up, bruv? You coming to the game tonight?”
- “I haven’t seen you in ages, bruv!”
- “Cheers, bruv! That was a solid goal!”
Meaning
The word ‘bruv’ is a contraction of ‘brother’ and is used informally to refer to a close friend or to express camaraderie among males.
Synonyms
- bro
- mate
- buddy
