English word bruv comes from English brother, and later English bruvver ((Cockney, _, slang) Brother.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| brother | English (en) | (transitive) To treat as a brother. Expressing exasperation. (African American Vernacular English) A black male.. A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.. A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).. Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.. Son of the same parents as another person. |
| bruvver | English (en) | (Cockney, _, slang) Brother. |
| bruv | English (en) | (UK, slang, often capitalized) Brother, mate, friend. |