Bruv Edit Meaning

1.

A word used by mainly South Londoners. It's the shorter version of 'bruvva' which is a slang variation of 'brother'

Ez mate. You alright, bruv?

See bro, brother, mate, friend, brotha

2.

Chav word for 'mate'. Typically used 3 or 4 times per sentence.

bruv, yes, bruv, innit, bruv.

See chav, chavette, bruv, mate, chavscum

3.

Despite many of these definitions refering to chavs using this word. This is incorrect although it may have been to start with. The word now is used quite commonly as a alternative word to friend.

"Hey you alright bruv?"

See bruv, cool, london, mate, friend, m8

4.

The word most commonly used by Chaves and Townies, to describe the fellow friend.

Used instead of "mate".

Means Brother.

"Aight bruv?"

"Know what I'm saying bruv?"

"I outta kill you bruv!!"