noun
General Slang
Brew
/bruː/ · noun · informal
A cup of tea (UK) or a beer (US) — same word, two very different drinks.
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Definitions
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Generally, any brewed beverage including coffee.
“I need my morning brew before I can talk to anyone.”
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In American English, a beer. Grabbing a few brews means having some beers.
“Let's crack open a couple brews and watch the game.”
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In British English, a cup of tea. Offering someone a brew is a national gesture of comfort.
“Kettle's on, fancy a brew?”
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Brew In A Sentence
nothing fixes a bad day like a good brew (the tea kind)
grabbing brews for the BBQ, IPA or lager?
my nan judges your whole character by how you take your brew
Origin & Usage
From the verb 'to brew.' The tea meaning is firmly British, the beer meaning firmly American — a classic transatlantic slang split.
People Also Ask
Does brew mean tea or beer?
It depends on the country. In the UK a brew is a cup of tea; in the US a brew is a beer.
What does 'fancy a brew' mean?
In British slang it's an offer of a cup of tea — a very common, friendly invitation.
Is brew the same as brewski?
Brewski is an American slang extension that specifically means a beer.
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