"Brum" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /bɹʌm/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Brum.wav
Rhymes: -ʌm Etymology: Clipping of Brummagem. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|Brummagem}} Clipping of Brummagem Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Brum
  1. (British, informal) Nickname for Birmingham: a major city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. Tags: British, informal Categories (place): Cities in England, Cities in the West Midlands, England, Districts of the West Midlands, England, Places in England, Places in the West Midlands, England Derived forms: Brummie
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