bromosexual

[ hoh-muh-sek-shoo-uhl ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to a close but nonsexual friendship between two men, typically a heterosexual man and a gay man (usually used facetiously).

noun

1. a man who has one or more close but nonsexual friendships with men (usually used facetiously). bromance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bromosexual¹

First recorded in 2005–10; blend of bro ( def ) + homosexual ( def )