Definition and meaning of English word "bruh"
bruh
/brʌ/
Meaning
NounAn informal term of address for a close friend, or an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or amusement.
How to use
The term 'bruh' is primarily used in informal settings, particularly in scientific and educational contexts to refer to the rhesus macaque. A common learner mistake is using 'bruh' as a colloquialism or term of endearment similar to 'bro' or 'dude', which is not its intended meaning. Grammatically, 'bruh' is often used as a singular noun and can be subject to pluralization as 'bruhs'.
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bruh
Example
When he dropped his ice cream on the pavement, his friend just laughed and said, 'Bruh, you are so clumsy!'
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Common phrases
- bruh monkey— bruh monkey
- rhesus bruh— rhesus bruh
- bruh species— bruh species
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The English word "bruh" means "bruh" in English.
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