broadus

[ broh-duhs ]

noun

, Coastal South Carolina and Georgia.

, plural broa·dus·es.

1. something given as a bonus; lagniappe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadus¹

First recorded in 1905–10; of uncertain origin; akin to Jamaican, Guyanan English braata; apparently from Latin American Spanish barata “bargain” (“sale” in Mexican Spanish ), from barato, barata “cheap,” ultimately derivative of obsolete Spanish baratar “to negotiate, barter”; the origin of the final -us is unclear; barrator, barter

Example Sentences

Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, is as beloved around the world as hip-hop itself.

From Salon

Which makes his transformation into America’s sweetheart at the Paris Olympics all the more fascinating: How did Snoop, born Calvin Broadus, remake himself as a cultural figure palatable to a broadcast network during its most high-stakes telecast?

From Los Angeles Times

The 52-year-old, whose full name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, carried the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis in the north of Paris, home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium.

From BBC

Snoop Dogg, whose full name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, was born in Los Angeles - the host city for the 2028 Games.

From BBC

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s 24-year-old daughter, is on the mend after suffering a stroke last week.

From Los Angeles Times