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brolly
This term is a quintessential piece of British slang, carrying a lighthearted and informal tone. It is used primarily in spoken conversation or casual writing to soften the formality of the word umbrella, often evoking a sense of cozy, rainy-day domesticity typical of UK culture.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It is rarely used in formal documents, legal texts, or professional weather reports, where the full term umbrella remains the standard.
Meanings
Examples
I forgot my brolly and got absolutely soaked.
I forgot my brolly and got absolutely soaked.
The tourist clutched his brolly tightly against the wind.
I should probably buy a new brolly since this one is broken.
A bright red brolly stood out against the grey pavement.