bro

[ broh, bruh ]

/ broʊ, brʌ /

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noun, plural bros.

a brother.

a guy or fellow: used as a term of address.

a male friend or buddy.

a fellow Black male; soul brother.

a young, usually white male variously and often negatively characterized as being preppy, party-loving, egotistical, sexist, etc.

adjective

of or relating to bros: the bro culture of college athletics.

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Sometimes bruh

[bruh], /brʌ/, brah

[brah] /brɑ/ .

Origin of bro

First recorded in 1830–40; reduced form of brother

OTHER WORDS FROM bro

bro·ish, adjective

Words nearby bro

Brix scale, BRM, BRN, Brno, Brno chair, bro, broach, broad, broad arrow, broadax, broadband

Other definitions for bro (2 of 2)

bro.

or Bro.

abbreviation plural bros. or Bros.

brother.

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How to use bro in a sentence

While the artist did all the work and took no credit, these bros are trying to capitalize on the art without doing the work.
Who's Really to Blame for the Monolith Shitshow|Mark Sundeen|December 4, 2020|Outside Online
Being outnumbered two to one, clearly I had 48 hours of bro time ahead of me.
Grand Teton Is a Hiker's Park|Emily Pennington|November 23, 2020|Outside Online
I get that the “pool boy” bit is supposed to be funny but really, bro, you couldn’t last a minute in my world.
What’s So Funny About Male Sex Workers?|Eugene Robinson|September 6, 2020|Ozy
Because I’m still a firm believer in not missing leg day, bro.
The Gym-Free Pandemic Workout: Kettlebells, Indian Clubs, Sandbags, Oh My!|Eugene Robinson|August 25, 2020|Ozy

After witnessing Frank’s condition, Kramer was inspired to make “the bro,” or “mansiere,” to help give Frank and his buddies support.
Science of ‘Seinfeld’|LGBTQ-Editor|June 15, 2020|No Straight News
An older bro wore a red bow tie and a yarmulke emblazoned with the “TEAM MITCH” logo as he stared down at his smartphone intently.
Mitch’s Brotastic Victory Bash|Olivia Nuzzi|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That says a lot coming from a Boston bro–and one married to Gisele, no less.
The Captain’s Log: Derek Jeter’s Lady-Killing Past, From ‘Yeah, Jeets!’ to Gift Baskets|Emily Shire|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rafi, otherwise known as “Bro lo el Cuñado,” is the brother of the stunning Sofia, and stepbrother to Ruxin (Nick Kroll).
Inside the Mind of ‘The League’s Rafi: Jason Mantzoukas and Seth Rogen on TV’s Craziest Dude|Marlow Stern|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like a guy who will tell you that his favorite movie is Caddyshack is a bro.
How 'The Mindy Project' Star Adam Pally Became Hollywood's Go-To 'Bro'|Kevin Fallon|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was a gay bro, whose gay-ness was probably the most matter-of-fact thing about him.
How 'The Mindy Project' Star Adam Pally Became Hollywood's Go-To 'Bro'|Kevin Fallon|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the summer of 1863 I held a meeting at Hendronsville, with Bro.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel|Frank G. Allen
It is a source of devout thankfulness to those who knew Bro.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel|Frank G. Allen
This was true, Odin thought, since this was the first Bro-Stoka who had ever been identified to him.
Hunters Out of Space|Joseph Everidge Kelleam
But a Bro-Stoka is a captain over ten Stokas and all their men.
Hunters Out of Space|Joseph Everidge Kelleam
Jes lak hees sister, who cum down here to visit Mis July, en bro't her little gal with her.
That Old-Time Child, Roberta|Sophie Fox Sea

British Dictionary definitions for bro (1 of 3)

bro¹

/ (brəʊ) /

noun

NZ a family member

a close associate

British Dictionary definitions for bro (2 of 3)

bro²

bra or bru

/ (bruː) /

noun

Southern African informal a friend, often used in direct address

Word Origin for bro

C20: from Afrikaans broer brother

British Dictionary definitions for bro (3 of 3)