Scotland · adjective and adverb
braw
Fine, excellent, splendid, attractive, or impressive.
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What braw means
Braw is a positive Scots word used for something that looks good, feels good, or deserves approval. Depending on the sentence, it can mean fine, handsome, splendid, excellent, or simply very good.
How it is used
It can describe weather, clothing, food, a view, a person, or an enjoyable occasion. The exact English equivalent changes with the noun being described.
- Part of speech
- adjective and adverb
- Pronunciation
- /brɑː/; vowel quality varies by dialect
- Register
- Informal or conversational Scots; also found in literature and cultural writing.
- Variants
- bra'
Examples
Each example is followed by its intended plain-English meaning.
That's a braw view from the hill.
That's an excellent or beautiful view from the hill.
We had a braw day out.
We had a very good day out.
What to watch for
Braw is broader than beautiful. Translating it as pretty in every sentence can miss meanings such as excellent, impressive, or enjoyable.