"Brum" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /bɹʌm/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Brum.wav [Southern-England]
Rhymes: -ʌm Etymology: Clipping of Brummagem. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|Brummagem}} Clipping of Brummagem Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Brum
  1. (British, informal) A nickname for the English city of Birmingham. Tags: British, informal Categories (place): City nicknames Derived forms: Brummie

Download JSON data for Brum meaning in English (1.9kB)

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