Brogue
noun
A strong accent, especially a Irish or Scottish one.
His brogue was so thick, I could barely understand him.
Often appears as...
- thick brogue
- heavy brogue
noun
A type of strong shoe, originally made by the Irish, with decorative perforations and serration along the pieces.
He wore sturdy brogues, perfect for the long walk in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- leather brogues
- brown brogues
noun
A strong accent, especially a Irish or Scottish one.
His brogue was so thick, I could barely understand him.
Often appears as...
- thick brogue
- heavy brogue
noun
A type of strong shoe, originally made by the Irish, with decorative perforations and serration along the pieces.
He wore sturdy brogues, perfect for the long walk in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- leather brogues
- brown brogues
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Brogue can signify the speaker's Irish or Scottish roots, indicating their cultural background.
Whenever he spoke, his Irish brogue revealed his heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
A brogue might carry emotional undertones, suggesting warmth, friendliness, or earthiness to listeners.
Her Scottish brogue added a charming warmth to the storytelling session.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Clear
A strong brogue might be tough to understand for non-natives and can cause communication barriers.
Despite trying, the tourists found the local brogue puzzling.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Brogue can signify the speaker's Irish or Scottish roots, indicating their cultural background.
Whenever he spoke, his Irish brogue revealed his heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
A brogue might carry emotional undertones, suggesting warmth, friendliness, or earthiness to listeners.
Her Scottish brogue added a charming warmth to the storytelling session.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Clear
A strong brogue might be tough to understand for non-natives and can cause communication barriers.
Despite trying, the tourists found the local brogue puzzling.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Brogue can signify the speaker's Irish or Scottish roots, indicating their cultural background.
Whenever he spoke, his Irish brogue revealed his heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
A brogue might carry emotional undertones, suggesting warmth, friendliness, or earthiness to listeners.
Her Scottish brogue added a charming warmth to the storytelling session.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Clear
A strong brogue might be tough to understand for non-natives and can cause communication barriers.
Despite trying, the tourists found the local brogue puzzling.
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Quote examples
John Patrick Shanley
American Playwright
I'm Irish as hell: Kelly on one side, Shanley on the other. My father had been born on a farm in the Irish Midlands. He and his brothers had been shepherds there, cattle and sheep, back in the early 1920s. I grew up surrounded by brogues and Irish music, but stayed away from the old country till I was over 40. I just couldn't own being Irish.
Quote examples
Florence Welch
English Musician
At the beginning of my career I was going through a really weird phase of dressing in boys clothes. I would only wear one American Apparel T-shirt and shorts and brogues the whole year round. Not the same T-shirt, obviously, but one style of American Apparel T-shirt. I think I was going through a tomboy stage.
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Nick Wooster
American Designer
Outside of white button-down oord cloth shirts, Trickers brogues, 501s, and Ray-Ban Aviators, the single item of clothing that I have had in my closet consistently since 1982 is a pair of black-and-white checked Vans. They are the lazy man's shoe - perfect for dog walking and security lines at the airport.
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Dick Van Dyke
American Actor
Somebody sent me a British magazine listing the 20 worst dialects ever done in movies. I was No. 2, with the worst Cockney accent ever done. No. 1 was Sean Connery, because he uses his Scottish brogue no matter what he's playing.
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Ncuti Gatwa
I was temping at Harrods. I'd wake from the double bed I shared with my best friend, leave the house in a slick-looking trench coat and polished brogues without a hair out of place. I was complimented for looking so presentable.
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Sam Richardson
American Actor
I can do so many accents that I'll never be able to use. There aren't casting calls for a black guy to play a Scottish highlander. I can hope. I've got my brogue ready. I just need the opportunity!
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David Bailey
English Photographer
Good shoes are important. I wear English brogues in a wide fitting. They last me years.
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Martin Short
American Actor
People do think I'm Jewish. But we're Irish Catholic. My father had a brogue.
Quote examples
Sara Cox
English Entertainer
I like skinny jeans with Nikes or brogues.
Quote examples
John Patrick Shanley
American Playwright
I'm Irish as hell: Kelly on one side, Shanley on the other. My father had been born on a farm in the Irish Midlands. He and his brothers had been shepherds there, cattle and sheep, back in the early 1920s. I grew up surrounded by brogues and Irish music, but stayed away from the old country till I was over 40. I just couldn't own being Irish.
Quote examples
Florence Welch
English Musician
At the beginning of my career I was going through a really weird phase of dressing in boys clothes. I would only wear one American Apparel T-shirt and shorts and brogues the whole year round. Not the same T-shirt, obviously, but one style of American Apparel T-shirt. I think I was going through a tomboy stage.
Quote examples
Nick Wooster
American Designer
Outside of white button-down oord cloth shirts, Trickers brogues, 501s, and Ray-Ban Aviators, the single item of clothing that I have had in my closet consistently since 1982 is a pair of black-and-white checked Vans. They are the lazy man's shoe - perfect for dog walking and security lines at the airport.
Quote examples
Dick Van Dyke
American Actor
Somebody sent me a British magazine listing the 20 worst dialects ever done in movies. I was No. 2, with the worst Cockney accent ever done. No. 1 was Sean Connery, because he uses his Scottish brogue no matter what he's playing.
Quote examples
Ncuti Gatwa
I was temping at Harrods. I'd wake from the double bed I shared with my best friend, leave the house in a slick-looking trench coat and polished brogues without a hair out of place. I was complimented for looking so presentable.
Quote examples
Sam Richardson
American Actor
I can do so many accents that I'll never be able to use. There aren't casting calls for a black guy to play a Scottish highlander. I can hope. I've got my brogue ready. I just need the opportunity!
Quote examples
David Bailey
English Photographer
Good shoes are important. I wear English brogues in a wide fitting. They last me years.
Quote examples
Martin Short
American Actor
People do think I'm Jewish. But we're Irish Catholic. My father had a brogue.
Quote examples
Sara Cox
English Entertainer
I like skinny jeans with Nikes or brogues.
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