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Bruv vs Brux - What's the difference?

bruv | brux |

As a noun bruv

is (uk|slang) brother, mate, friend.

As a verb brux is

to grind the teeth, especially involuntarily or during sleep.

bruv

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (UK, slang) Brother, mate, friend.
  • * 1992 , in Today :
    • The lads in the Nags 'Ead were just talking about your bit of managerial bovver and I said to Rodney, 'Bruv , this could be my big chance.'

    Usage notes

    * Used mainly to address one's brother, when it is sometimes capitalised.

    See also

    * (l)

    brux

    English

    Verb

    (es)
  • To grind the teeth, especially involuntarily or during sleep.

    • Related terms

    * bruxer * bruxism * bruxomania