English

Noun

bruv ‎(plural bruvs)

1. (Britain, slang) Brother, mate, friend.
   • 1992, in Today:

     The lads in the Nags 'Ead were just talking about your bit of managerial bovver and I said to Rodney, ' Bruv, this could be my big chance.'

Usage notes

• Used mainly to address one's brother, when it is sometimes capitalised.

See also

• bro
• bra
• brah
• bruh