brogue

noun
UK: /brəʊɡ/
US: /broʊɡ/

  1. A strong, regional accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

    1. He spoke with a thick brogue.
    2. The actor adopted a convincing brogue for the role set in Ireland.

  2. A heavy shoe, often made of leather, with decorative perforations and serrations.

    1. He wore brown brogue shoes.
    2. The businessman polished his brogue shoes before the important meeting.

Synonyms

accent dialect drawl shoe

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brogue" in English means: A strong, regional accent, especially Irish or Scottish., A heavy shoe, often made of leather, with decorative perforations and serrations..

The phonetic transcription of "brogue" is /brəʊɡ/ in British English and /broʊɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brogue": accent, dialect, drawl, shoe.

Example usage of "brogue": "He spoke with a thick brogue.". More examples on the page.