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suff

What does suff mean?

A drain, gutter or sewer grate. Classic Brummie warning shouted at kids before something rolls into one and is lost forever. Old word, still going strong in Birmingham and the Black Country.

"Mind the marble dunt goo down the suff."

Frequently asked questions

What does suff mean in Brummie?
It's a drain or sewer in Birmingham slang.
How do you use suff in a sentence?
"His keys went straight down the suff."
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