Brummie
Britishnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Brummie
C20: from Brummagem
Example Sentences
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"Having achieved worldwide success, he never forgot his Brummie roots, so I am honoured to present the award to his family in a fitting tribute of everything he has done for our city," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Birmingham Children's Hospital, chosen by the band as one of the beneficiaries of the 5 July concert, said Osbourne had "an incredible career and life, but never forgot his Brummie roots".
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
"He never changed - even when he went to America, he was still always a Brummie, which we love," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
"I'm a Brummie and I always will be a Brummie. Birmingham Forever."
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
Moron thought that might be difficult ’cause his dad’d bought it off a Brummie at Tewkesbury Market on Christmas Eve.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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