Standard Lemma guide

bru

intj · name · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Alternative spelling of bruh.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, slang

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name

Meaning 2

A Katuic language spoken by the Bru.

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noun

Meaning 3

bro; bra; term of address for a man

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: South-Africa

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noun

Meaning 4

A member of an ethnic group of Southeast Asia

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History

Etymology

From Afrikaans broer. Doublet of bhai, brother, frater, friar, pal, and vai.