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brogrammer

American  
[broh-gram-er] / ˈbroʊ græm ər /

noun

Digital Technology Slang.
  1. a male computer programmer who is characterized as a bro.

    Brogrammers challenge the geek/nerd stereotype.


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Etymology

Origin of brogrammer

First recorded in 2005–10; bro (in the sense “a young, preppy male”) + (pro)grammer

Example Sentences

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In reality, John Doerr is the guy who has President Obama over for dinner — he’s not the brogrammer in a hoodie pricing you out of the Mission.

From The Verge Apr. 2, 2015

The brogrammer conversation is indicative of real change.

From Forbes Sep. 6, 2012

As to Mother Jones’s brogrammer critique, some in Silicon Valley think it’s overblown.

From Slate Aug. 2, 2012

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