What is bruv slang for?

You may have heard the word and wondered what it means or where it comes from. 'Bruv' – it's a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.
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What kind of word is bruv?

Brother, mate, friend.
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What does bruh mean in slang?

Bruh is an informal term for a male friend, often used as a form of address. For example: Hey, bruh, can you pass me the remote? While bruh has been recorded in Black English dating back to the 1890s, bruh spread as an interjection variously expressing surprise or dismay since at least the 2010s.
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Can I call a girl bruh?

Yes. Gendered language is archaic non-sense and “bruh" -in the sense you're describing- is a slang word. Slang words have very loose rules regarding usage. You can call anyone or anything “bruh".
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Do people still say bruv?

Bruv is an informal usage. You won't find it in more formal spoken or written English, and many people would see it as 'bad English'. But, language is constantly evolving, and in schools and colleges, you'll find young people from all sorts of backgrounds using some of the slang words we've seen in this series.
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How do you use bruv?

The abbreviation “bruv” is a shorthand version of the word “brother” that is used in text and online conversation.
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A text conversation between two friends after school.
  1. Friend 1: Yo! What's up?
  2. Friend 2: Not much bruv! ...
  3. Friend 1: Not much here either. ...
  4. Friend 2: Me too. ...
  5. Friend 1: Oh you have cookies?
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Is bruv a bruh?

bruv (plural bruvs). (Britain, slang) Brother, mate, friend.
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What means YEET?

Yeet is a slang word that functions broadly with the meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown. (You don't yeet something if you're worried that it might break.)
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Who said bruh first?

7:00 a.m. Raleigh's Joseph Headen helped start the popular Vine meme "bruh."
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Is it bruh or brah?

If you say [bruh] at the end, it could get lost — if you're going to be emphatic, say bro or brah at the end. You want a vowel that's going to be a little bit more full, and the 'O' and the 'Ah' are going to give you more. They hold the stress better.”
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Who created the word bruv?

Etymologeek states that the use of the slang term “bruv” in the United Kingdom stemmed from the Cockney or colloquial pronunciation of the word “brother.” It was pronounced “bruvver” or “bruvva,” which was then shortened to simply “bruv.”
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What does Ruv mean in text?

RUV. Replace, Update, and Verbose.
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What does P mean in top boy?

Meaning: Quite simply "p's" or "pees" is another word for money or cash. Sentence use: "We're going to make a lot of P's when we sell this."
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Is bruv British or Australian?

The game was made by 2K Australia, and a lot of the voice actors have Australian accents. It also seems like they're probably using Australian slang, but never having been to Australia I can't say for sure.
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What is British slang for beautiful?

10. Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman.
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Who is Sarvente?

Sarv or Sarvente is a disguised nun inside a quiet church who is secretly a demon. She is non-canonically the mother of Selever and Rasazy and is the childhood friend/girlfriend of Ruv.
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What is Ruv FNF?

Ruvyzvat (R-oo-v-iz-vat), or Ruv (R-oov) for short, is a character in Friday Night Funkin' Logic. He is a runaway criminal and Sarvente's longtime friend/non-canonical boyfriend.
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What is a chav?

: a young person in Britain of a type stereotypically known for engaging in aggressively loutish behavior especially when in groups and for wearing flashy jewelry and athletic casual clothing (such as tracksuits and baseball caps) Like Eminem, Lady Sovereign is a poster child for the white lower-middle class.
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What is a bruh girl and a girl?

A hiii girl, or “pleading eye” girl, is basically a girly-girl, and a bruh girl is her tomboy counterpart, so named because they call their friends “bruh.” Many popular videos compare the two girls: a hii girl is flirty and delicate, whereas a bruh girl is a chaos agent who doesn't wash her face before bed and slouches ...
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What is the female version of bruh?

GRUH is the female version of BRUH.
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