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Definition of 'bra'

English

Etymology 1

Shortened from brassiere.

Noun

(Brassiere) (en-noun)
  • a brassiere
  • Derived terms
    * maternity bra * nursing bra * peek-a-boo bra * push-up bra * sports bra * training bra * underwired bra

    Etymology 2

    From bracket

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (physics) One of the two vectors in the standard notation for describing quantum states in quantum mechanics, the other being the ket .
  • Antonyms
    * ket

    Etymology 3

    Representing a different pronunciation of bro , meaning brother

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (slang) friend
  • Take it easy, bra !
  • (slang) female version of bro
  • Similar to 'bra'

    bora, bara, broa