Brodie

Etymology 1
Scottish habitational surname of uncertain meaning. Probably of Pictish or Gaelic origin. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are:
 * "ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth;
 * "muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach;
 * "a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha;
 * or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruid or Bridei from King Bridei of the Picts.

Proper noun

 * , the location of.
 * , the location of.
 * , the location of.

Etymology 2
, who made a disputed claim to have jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived.

Noun

 * 1)  A suicidal leap.
 * 2)  A risky enterprise; a chance taken.
 * 1)  A risky enterprise; a chance taken.

Usage notes

 * Generally used in the phrase do a Brodie, pull a Brodie, or take a Brodie.