brummie
brummie Lexical Profile
• adjective
British Relating to or characteristic of the English city of Birmingham, its inhabitants, or their local dialect.
"The comedian's dry humor and unmistakable Brummie charm won over the theater audience immediately."
• noun
British A native or inhabitant of Birmingham, a major city in the West Midlands region of England.
"As a proud Brummie, she was always quick to defend her hometown's industrial heritage and vibrant music scene."
British The distinctive English dialect and accent native to the people of Birmingham in the West Midlands of England.
"The actor spent weeks working with a voice coach to master the cadence of authentic Brummie for the historical drama."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although primarily an informal colloquialism, 'Brummie' is universally accepted and used with local pride in the United Kingdom rather than carrying a derogatory connotation.
• Rhymes for brummie
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the 19th century as a shortened, affectionate derivative of 'Brummagem', an older local dialectal and historical form of the city name Birmingham.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.