homebrew

== English == === Alternative forms === home-brew === Etymology === From home +‎ brew. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhoʊmˌbɹu/ === Noun === homebrew (countable and uncountable, plural homebrews) A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially. (informal) A game or amateur radio equipment made or modified by an amateur. (Canada, sports, countable) A player who plays for the team named after their own native town. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === homebrew (third-person singular simple present homebrews, present participle homebrewing, simple past and past participle homebrewed) (transitive) To brew one's beer or other alcoholic beverage at home. (informal, transitive) To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option. (gaming, transitive) To jailbreak a video game console, specifically made by Nintendo, to run unofficial programs. ==== See also ====