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Brummie

/ ˈbrʌmɪ /

noun

  1. informal.
    a native or inhabitant of Birmingham, England
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. of or relating to Birmingham
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Brummie1

C20: from Brummagem
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Example Sentences

But he hinted there could be more to come, adding: "I’m excited for the future and the next steps in my journey. This isn’t the last you’ve heard of the 'Yummy Brummie'."

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But he couldn't find anything that suited him as a young, black Brummie, he says.

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"Bias will naturally occur within the "Amy" system based on accents/localisation - for example can she understand "Brummie" accents? And are they treated with equal weighting to different accents in English?" the document asks.

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He added: “A proud Brummie and a Peaky Blinder. I’m so saddened by this news. RIP.”

And Faron, who was born in Birmingham himself, says he didn't have any concerns about putting a second Brummie on the daytime schedule.

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