brolly

/'brɔli/

Thân thiện

A man carries a brolly on a rainy day.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An umbrella: "Brolly" is a colloquial, chiefly British term for an umbrella, a portable device used for protection against rain or sun.

Usage

• "Brolly" is an informal noun. It is used in casual conversation, primarily in British and Commonwealth English. It is not typically used in formal writing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Don't forget your brolly; it looks like rain.
  • She always carries a small, foldable brolly in her handbag.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used affectionately or humorously.
  • He popped his colourful brolly open as the first drops fell.

Variants and Related Words

• Umbrella (n): The standard, formal term for the same object.
• Gamp (n, archaic/British informal): Another old-fashioned, colloquial term for an umbrella.

Synonyms

• Umbrella: The direct and most common synonym.
• Parasol: Specifically denotes a sun umbrella.

Related Idioms

• Under one's brolly: Figuratively, under one's protection or jurisdiction.
  • Several smaller departments now come under the brolly of the main ministry.

Học thuật

Noun

1. colloquial terms for an umbrella

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gamp