brodie

noun — 3 senses

brodie

nounalso spelled Brodie

/bɹoʊdi/ · /bɹəʊdi/

Etymology From bro or broski, shortening of brother.

1

Internet A close male friend, or a man deserving of respect; a bro.

Derived terms: crodie

Brodie

noun

US /ˈbɹoʊdi/

Etymology Named after Steve Brodie (1861–1901), who made a disputed claim to have jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived.

1

US, Informal A suicidal leap.

"We don't believe this bird took a Brodie," Bruckman told them. "He wouldn't know the meaning of remorse, and he's not the suicidal type. […]1960, Martin M. Frank, Diary of a D.A., page 26:

2

US, Broadly, Figuratively, Informal A risky enterprise; a chance taken.

August Marien took a brodie (any one is apt to) by getting married last month.1916, The American Photo Engraver, volume 9, page 536:

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