bruvver
/ˈbrʌvə
/(also bruv /brʌv/)
noun British informal
1A person’s brother: he’s really looking forward to having a little bruvver or sister me and me bruv will be there...
- Sarah's goin' on about 'ow it's all to do wiv 'er dad an' 'er bruvver, but I ain't never met 'em.
- "Naaah, not ol' Dinsie - he was like a bruvver to me."
- They might seem like a great gift at first, but just wait until when your darling little bruvver attempts to garrotte you at the dining table.
1.1Used as a form of address between men: it’s been a long, hard journey, bruv, to be honest...
- That's all I've got to say, bruv.
- Get well soon, bruv, hope it doesn't hurt too much.
- That's meant in a good way, bruv.
Origin
Late 19th century: representing a colloquial pronunciation of brother.