Brolly: meaning, definitions and examples

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brolly

[ ˈbrɒli ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

rain protection

A slang term for an umbrella, used primarily in British English.

Synonyms

parasol, umbrella.

Examples of usage

It's raining outside, don't forget to bring your brolly!
She always carries her brolly in her bag, just in case it starts to rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "brolly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guarda-chuva

🇮🇳 छाता

🇩🇪 Regenschirm

🇮🇩 payung

🇺🇦 парасолька

🇵🇱 parasol

🇯🇵 傘 (かさ)

🇫🇷 parapluie

🇪🇸 paraguas

🇹🇷 şemsiye

🇰🇷 우산

🇸🇦 مظلة

🇨🇿 deštník

🇸🇰 dáždnik

🇨🇳 雨伞

🇸🇮 dežnik

🇮🇸 regnhlíf

🇰🇿 қолшатыр

🇬🇪 ქოლგა

🇦🇿 çətir

🇲🇽 paraguas

Etymology

The word 'brolly' is a colloquial term derived from the word 'umbrella'. It originated in the UK and is commonly used in British English. The term has been in use for many years and is a popular slang word for describing a portable device used to protect against rain.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,928, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.

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