Berra

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname of a notable American baseball player: "Berra" refers specifically to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (1925-2015), a famous United States baseball player, manager, and coach. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Usage Notes
  • "Berra" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual, Yogi Berra. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
  • When used alone, it is typically understood within a baseball or American sports context.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Yogi Berra was known for his witty and paradoxical sayings.
    • The museum has an exhibit dedicated to Berra's career with the New York Yankees.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Berra" can be used metonymically to refer to a source of memorable, often humorous, quotations.
    • That's pure Berra—sounding funny but actually making a lot of sense.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yogi Berra: The full name and most common reference.
  • Berra-ism: (informal) A term sometimes used to describe the unique, paradoxical statements attributed to Yogi Berra.
    • "It ain't over till it's over" is a famous Berra-ism.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms, as it is a proper name. In context, one might refer to:
    • The Hall of Fame catcher
    • The Yankees legend
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While not idioms containing the word "Berra," many famous quotations are attributed to him and are often referenced in English:
    • "It's déjà vu all over again."
    • "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
Noun
  1. United States baseball player (born 1925)

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