brodie

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Pronunciation

/bɹoʊdi/

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/bɹoʊdi/ · /bɹəʊdi/ · /ˈbɹoʊdi/(US)

Definition of brodie

8 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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noun

(Internet)A close male friend, or a man deserving of respect; a bro.
(alt-of, alternative, rare)Alternative spelling of brody (“automobile stunt”).
(alt-of, alternative)Alternative spelling of Brodie (“a suicidal leap, or risky chance taken”).
(US, informal)A suicidal leap.

“"We don't believe this bird took a Brodie," Bruckman told them. "He wouldn't know the meaning of remorse, and he's not the suicidal type. […]”
(US, broadly, figuratively, informal)A risky enterprise; a chance taken.

“August Marien took a brodie (any one is apt to) by getting married last month.”

name

A surname from Scottish Gaelic.
A male given name transferred from the surname.
A hamlet in Moray council area, Scotland, the location of Brodie Castle (OS grid ref NH9757).

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From bro or broski, shortening of brother.

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