brr

Shivering person's exclamation

Brr is an exclamation expressing that one feels cold: Brr, it's freezing in here!

Sometimes spelled brrr, with additional r's for emphasis.

The sound mimics the shiver or shudder that accompanies a chill.

cold

chilly

Moderately cold

brisk · crisp · icy · frigid · bitter · coolness · drafty · breezy · air-conditioned · refreshing

shivering

shiver

Involuntary trembling sensation

shake · quake · chatter · huddle · convulse · jitter · twitch · flutter · vibrate · spasm

winter

snowflake

Feathery ice crystal

fireplace · woolens · thermals · overcoat · mittens · scarf · blanket · cocoa · hibernation · furnace

exclamation

shiver

Involuntary trembling sensation

  • coldLow temperature state
  • yikesStartled dismay exclamation
  • whewExhaled relief sound

ugh · ooh · ah · gasp · exhale · huddling · rubbing hands

Opposites
temperature sensation

brrphew

Relieved exhalation

ahh · toasty · whew · sweltering · hot

Phrases
  • go brrrMimics rapid mechanical sound
Family

brrr

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G