'burb

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of burb, a short form of suburb. alt-of, alternative, informal, plural

    "Chirp, chirp / Woke up in the 'burbs, 'burbs, with the birds, birds / Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve"

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"Chirp, chirp / Woke up in the 'burbs, 'burbs, with the birds, birds / Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve"

Etymology

Clipping of suburb.

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