homebrew
/ˈhoʊmˌbɹu/
Etymology
From home + brew.
homebrew means A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.
noun
- A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.
- A game or amateur radio equipment made or modified by an amateur.
- A player who plays for the team named after their own native town.“Homebrews, American imports, former big-leaguers—the Terriers had it all.”
verb
- To brew one's beer or other alcoholic beverage at home.
- To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option.
- To jailbreak a video game console, specifically made by Nintendo, to run unofficial programs.