Meaning of brodie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A close male friend, or a man deserving of respect; a bro.
   Internet
2. Alternative spelling of brody (“automobile stunt”).
   alt-of, alternative, rare
3. A surname from Scottish Gaelic.
4. A suicidal leap.
   US, informal
5. Alternative spelling of Brodie (“a suicidal leap, or risky chance taken”).
   alt-of, alternative
6. A male given name transferred from the surname.
7. A risky enterprise; a chance taken.
   US, broadly, figuratively, informal
8. A hamlet in Moray council area, Scotland, the location of Brodie Castle (OS grid ref NH9757).

Examples

“"We don't believe this bird took a Brodie," Bruckman told them. "He wouldn't know the meaning of remorse, and he's not the suicidal type. […]”

“August Marien took a brodie (any one is apt to) by getting married last month.”

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