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British slang
Brother / mate (can be affectionate or aggressive)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
Bruv means Brother / mate (can be affectionate or aggressive). It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"Bruv" means Brother / mate (can be affectionate or aggressive). In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend
Brother (informal address for a male friend or stranger)
Brother; mate; friend (from Afrikaans "broer").
Brother; mate; friend (informal male address).
Short for brother; a casual term of address for a male friend
Brother; mate; friend (shorter, more informal than "bra")
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