Street
bruck
What does bruck mean?
Broken, poor, or in a bad state. From Patois pronunciation of 'broke/broken'.
"My phone's bruck, still."
Origin
Jamaican Patois 'bruck' (broken), adopted into MLE; documented in the Wiktionary MLE category.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bruck' mean?
It means broken, poor, or run-down — something in a bad state.
Where does 'bruck' come from?
It's Jamaican Patois for 'broke/broken', adopted into Multicultural London English and documented in the Wiktionary MLE category.
How do you use 'bruck'?
Use it for something busted or for being skint, e.g. 'My phone's bruck, still.'
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