bromance

American  

[broh-mans, broh-mans] / ˈbroʊ mæns, broʊˈmæns /

noun

Informal.

1. a friendship between two men that is close but does not involve sex (usually used facetiously).

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Other Word Forms

• bromantic adjective

Etymology

Origin of bromance

First recorded in 2000-05; bro + (ro)mance ¹

Example Sentences

He and his best pal Chris Stark, who joined Radio 1 in 2012, were known for their real life, on-air bromance and for pranking each other.

From BBC

For Fiennes, this “bromance” is the heart of the story alongside the familial dynamic between Sherlock and Silas.

From Los Angeles Times

Is the very real affection Clark feels for Floyd, and vice versa, merely bromance?

From The Wall Street Journal

The bros have rekindled their bromance after their spectacular breakup last spring.

From MarketWatch

As long as J.D.’s daydreams and goofy bromance with Turk remain, I’m all in.

From Los Angeles Times