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brodie

/ˈbɹoʊdi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.22 in modern English

Syllables
brodie
IPA
/ˈbɹoʊdi/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A close male friend, or a man deserving of respect; a bro.

noun

Alternative spelling of brody (“automobile stunt”).

noun

Alternative spelling of Brodie (“a suicidal leap, or risky chance taken”).

name

A surname from Scottish Gaelic.

name

A male given name transferred from the surname.

name

A hamlet in Moray council area, Scotland, the location of Brodie Castle (OS grid ref NH9757).

noun

A suicidal leap.

American usage; Informal

noun

A risky enterprise; a chance taken.

American usage; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From bro or broski, shortening of brother.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɹoʊdi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

brodies (plural) brody (alternative) Brodi (alternative) Brodey (alternative)

Derived Forms

crodie

Phrases

Brodie knob Brodie's abscess Brodies Plains

Homonyms

Brody

Rhymes With

coyote quixote roti doty coty throaty foti bellotti perotti belote ciotti barsotti

Questions

How do you pronounce brodie?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹoʊdi/.
What does brodie mean?
A close male friend, or a man deserving of respect; a bro.
Where does brodie come from?
From bro or broski, shortening of brother.

How to pronounce brodie

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