Brisvegas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Nickname for Brisbane: the capital and largest city of Queensland, Australia.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɪzˈveɪɡəs/

Word forms

Brisvegas

Etymology

Blend of Brisbane + Las Vegas, in sarcastic reference to the city's lack of showy opulence, and partially as Brisbane had Queensland's first casino.

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