Street
blud
What does blud mean?
Sometimes used loosely or mockingly toward someone.
"Calm down, blud, it's not that deep."
Origin
From blood (as in brother), it became a London road slang term of address rooted in Jamaican Patois and MLE.
Frequently asked questions
What does blud mean in slang?
Blud means a friend or mate — a UK road slang term of address.
Where did blud come from?
It comes from blood, meaning brother, rooted in Jamaican Patois and London MLE.
Is blud the same as bruv?
They're similar — both are friendly UK terms of address for a mate.
What does blud mean on TikTok?
On TikTok blud is used as a term of address, sometimes mockingly via memes.
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