brogue
To speak with a strong regional accent, typically an Irish or Scottish one, or to fit a person or shoe with traditional heavy leather decorative patterns. As a verb, it describes the act of imbuing speech with a melodic lilt or wearing sturdy, perforated footwear.
أمثلة
3 من 5He brogued his words slightly to emphasize his heritage during the family reunion.
He brogued his words slightly to emphasize his heritage during the family reunion.
The orator's delivery was heavily brogued, which lent an air of traditional authority to the ceremony.
The orator's delivery was heavily brogued, which lent an air of traditional authority to the ceremony.
Stop trying to brogue your accent just because we're visiting Edinburgh!
Stop trying to brogue your accent just because we're visiting Edinburgh!
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of an Irish 'bróg' (shoe) walking on a 'broken' path; the rough texture of the path matches the rough, textured sound of the accent.
اختبار سريع
The actor __________ his delivery to sound more like a native of West Cork for the film role.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: brogued
أمثلة
He brogued his words slightly to emphasize his heritage during the family reunion.
everydayHe brogued his words slightly to emphasize his heritage during the family reunion.
The orator's delivery was heavily brogued, which lent an air of traditional authority to the ceremony.
formalThe orator's delivery was heavily brogued, which lent an air of traditional authority to the ceremony.
Stop trying to brogue your accent just because we're visiting Edinburgh!
informalStop trying to brogue your accent just because we're visiting Edinburgh!
In his sociolinguistic study, Miller notes how the speaker brogued certain vowels to signal regional solidarity.
academicIn his sociolinguistic study, Miller notes how the speaker brogued certain vowels to signal regional solidarity.
The marketing team decided to brogue the voiceover in the commercial to appeal to rural demographics.
businessThe marketing team decided to brogue the voiceover in the commercial to appeal to rural demographics.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
a touch of the brogue
a slight regional accent
thick as a brogue
having a very strong, heavy accent
brogued to the nines
wearing fancy, perforated leather shoes
يُخلط عادةً مع
Broach means to bring up a sensitive subject for discussion, whereas brogue refers to speech or shoes.
Vogue refers to fashion or popularity, while brogue is a specific type of shoe or accent.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
While 'brogue' is almost exclusively used as a noun, the verb form appears in literary or specialized linguistic contexts to describe the modification of speech or the crafting of shoes. Use it sparingly as a verb to avoid sounding archaic.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often mistake 'brogue' for any accent, but it specifically refers to Irish, Scottish, or very rural English styles. Also, avoid using it as a verb for simple 'speaking'; it implies a very specific melodic quality.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of an Irish 'bróg' (shoe) walking on a 'broken' path; the rough texture of the path matches the rough, textured sound of the accent.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word 'bróg', meaning 'shoe', originally referring to the rough untanned leather shoes worn by highlanders.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
The term carries strong cultural associations with Irish identity and is often used affectionately, though it was historically used by the English to mock rural Celtic speakers.
اختبار سريع
The actor __________ his delivery to sound more like a native of West Cork for the film role.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: brogued
كلمات ذات صلة
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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