Bruv

Origin

Shortened from bruvver.

Full definition of bruv

Noun

1. (UK, slang) Brother, mate, friend.
• 1992, in Today: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 notes

Used mainly to address one's brother, when it is sometimes capitalised.