bruv
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Brother, mate, friend.
Register: slang
Examples
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 example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bruv” mean?
Brother, mate, friend.
Is “bruv” formal or informal?
bruv is generally slang.