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DictionarybrogueRegional accent
noun

brogue

BROHG/brəʊɡ/

A strong regional accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

The Scottish woman speaks warmly in her regional brogue during the interview.

An ordinary Scottish woman speaks warmly to a visitor at a small radio interview table, with one compact plain outline map of Scotland as a geographic cue.
Etymology
brógProbable sourceIrisha shoe

Probably a figurative use of the shoe-name for the speech of Irish or Scottish wearers. The accent-name's precise derivation remains disputed.

In context

Storytime Haven194:06
speaks with a decided brogue.
A Prince of Swindlers 👑💰 | A Tale of Deceit and Adventure by Guy Boothby

More examples

  • He slipped into a stronger brogue when speaking with his family.
  • The actor practiced a Scottish brogue for the role.
  • Listeners recognized the regional brogue immediately.

Forms

brogue · brogues

Similar words

accent
The neutral general term for distinctive pronunciation.