br'er

[brur, brair, bur]

noun

Chiefly Southern U.S.

1. contraction of brother.

br'er

/ brɜː, brɛə /

noun

1. slang:Black,  brother: usually prefixed to a name

   Br'er Jones

Word History and Origins

Origin of br'er¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

“To be a Black dandy and live in a world that profits from your subjugation is to be a trickster,” culture writer Taylor Crumpton said in a piece for Capital B. “The Black dandy is a Br’er Rabbit in a tailored suit and tie with a top hat. Only a Black dandy could turn the Met Gala into a celebration of Blackness.”

From Salon

A tied-up Nathan tricks his executioner into giving him extra time to figure out an escape by going full Br’er Rabbit, pretend-begging the killer to get his torture over with fast.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s a stark shift from Splash Mountain, with its villainous fox and bear-hunting Br’er Rabbit.

From Los Angeles Times

But in the moments leading to Splash Mountain’s five-story drop, Br’er Rabbit appeared to be in danger.

From Los Angeles Times

Its narrative, which followed Br’er Rabbit and his attempts to live a life of bliss while eluding Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear, never really emotionally connected with me.

From Los Angeles Times