brotus Meaning & Definition
What Does Brotus Mean?
Brotus is used as a noun meaning Something added at no extra charge, such as the thirteenth item in a baker's dozen.
Brotus: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɹəʊ.təs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | lagniappe and bonus |
| Plural | brotuses |
Brotus Definition (Noun)
- Something added at no extra charge, such as the thirteenth item in a baker's dozen.
Synonyms of Brotus
Brotus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
brotus (plural brotuses)
Origin of Brotus
Mitford Mathews suggested in 1951 that the term derived from brot (“scrap(s), small amount(s)”),[1] a northern England dialectal term ultimately derived from Old English brēotan,[2] but Frederic Cassidy notes that this has "no connection to the marketing context"[1] and Joey Lee Dillard finds the idea "unconvincing".[3] Cassidy mentions that the term might be related to Jamaican Creole braata (“little extra given by a seller to a buyer”), though he considers this "questionable" because "the stressed vowel is rather different [...] and the final -us of the American form would have to be accounted for"; the Jamaican term might derive from a Spanish cognate of Portuguese barato (“favour”).[1] An African origin has also been suggested, but not substantiated; The African Heritage of American English for example suggests derivation from an African word mbata meaning "something given on credit, without payment", but Kongo mbata in fact means "perquisite, commission, brokerage".[4]
How to Pronounce Brotus
Brotus is pronounced /ˈbɹəʊ.təs/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bɹəʊ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Brotus
What part of speech is brotus?
Brotus is a noun.
What is another word for brotus?
Close synonyms of brotus are lagniappe and bonus. See the full list of brotus synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of brotus?
The plural of brotus is brotuses.