homebrew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.
  2. A game or amateur radio equipment made or modified by an amateur.
  3. A player who plays for the team named after their own native town.
verb
  1. To brew one's beer or other alcoholic beverage at home.
  2. To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option.
  3. To jailbreak a video game console, specifically made by Nintendo, to run unofficial programs.

Pronunciation

/ˈhoʊmˌbɹu/

Word forms

homebrew homebrews home-brew homebrewing homebrewed

Etymology

From home + brew.

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