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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.