brr

Definitions

1interjectionAn expression used to indicate that someone feels cold or is shivering.

Brr, it's freezing outside today!

She stepped out of the warm house and immediately said, 'Brr!'

After jumping into the cold lake, he exclaimed, 'Brr!'

Word Origin

Language

English

Originally meant

An expression of feeling cold

Background

The interjection 'brr' mimics the sound people make when they shiver from cold. It has been used in English to express the sensation of cold for many years.

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