Bruv

Pronunciation: /brʌv/

Definitions of bruv

noun a slang term used to refer to a close friend or brother

Example Sentences

A1 My bruv is coming over for dinner tonight.

A2 I went to the park with my bruv to play football.

B1 My bruv and I are planning a road trip for the summer.

B2 I trust my bruv with all my secrets.

C1 My bruv has always been there for me, no matter what.

C2 I consider my bruv to be like a brother to me.

Examples of bruv in a Sentence

formal The term 'bruv' is often used in informal settings among friends.

informal Hey bruv, what's good?

slang Bruv, you coming to the party tonight?

figurative In some cultures, 'bruv' is a term of endearment among close friends.

Grammatical Forms of bruv

• past tense: bruvved
• plural: bruvs
• comparative: more bruv
• superlative: most bruv
• present tense: bruv
• future tense: will bruv
• perfect tense: have bruvved
• continuous tense: is bruvving
• singular: bruv
• positive degree: bruv
• infinitive: to bruv
• gerund: bruvving
• participle: bruvved

Origin and Evolution of bruv

First Known Use: 2000 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bruv' is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom, particularly in London, as a colloquial term used among friends or acquaintances.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a slang term among young people in urban areas, 'bruv' has evolved to be more widely used in informal conversations to address a friend or a close acquaintance.