noun Street Slang

Bredrin

/ˈbrɛdrɪn/ · noun · slang

An affectionate term for a close friend or brother, rooted in Jamaican Patois.

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Definitions

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Brother, close mate, ride-or-die friend. Patois-derived term that travelled from Jamaica into UK Black British speech and from there into drill and grime. Plural 'bredrins' covers your whole inner circle.

“Came to the show with my bredrins — ten deep, no questions.”
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Used as a friendly address, similar to 'fam' or 'mate'.

“Wagwan bredrin, long time.”
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A whole crew or close-knit group of friends.

“Me and my bredrin are rolling to the show.”
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A close friend or trusted ally, like a brother.

“That's my bredrin from primary school days.”
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Bredrin In A Sentence

Rest easy to my bredrin, miss you every day.
You're my bredrin, of course I've got your back.
Come link up bredrin, it's been too long.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois, from 'brethren', carried into Multicultural London English. A warm marker of friendship and loyalty in UK street culture.

Variants BredrenBreddaBreddrin
Tags #british#uk#mle#aave#urban-lingo

People Also Ask

What does bredrin mean?

It means a close friend or brother. It's an affectionate term rooted in Jamaican Patois.

Is bredrin a compliment?

Calling someone your bredrin signals deep trust and friendship, so yes, it's warm and respectful.

What's the difference between bredrin and fam?

Both mean close friend. 'Bredrin' has stronger Patois roots, while 'fam' is more general UK slang.

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