Brett — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A surname transferred from the nickname meaning "Breton, an inhabitant of Brittany".

2. A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

   Examples

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   In his cast of characters, you really see a disproportionate focus, I think, on Black women - on Kamala Harris, who he's insinuated only has her job today because of who she dated; to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who he's demanded the LSAT scores of - I don't recall him demanding the LSAT scores for Brett Kavanaugh - Karine Jean-Pierre.

3. A river in Suffolk, England, which joins the Suffolk River Stour at Higham in Babergh district.

Noun

1. Brettanomyces, a yeast genus that is used in brewing some beers, and can also affect the taste of wine.

   Usage

   • Informal
   • Uncountable