bro
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.
of or relating to bros: the bro culture of college athletics.
Origin of bro
1- Sometimes bruh [bruh], /brʌ/, brah [brah] /brɑ/ .
Other words from bro
- bro·ish, adjective
Words Nearby bro
Other definitions for bro. (2 of 2)
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.
Being outnumbered two to one, clearly I had 48 hours of bro time ahead of me.
I get that the “pool boy” bit is supposed to be funny but really, bro, you couldn’t last a minute in my world.
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 | OzyAfter witnessing Frank’s condition, Kramer was inspired to make “the bro,” or “mansiere,” to help give Frank and his buddies support.
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.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTRafi, 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 | THE DAILY BEASTLike 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 | THE DAILY BEASTHe 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 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the summer of 1863 I held a meeting at Hendronsville, with bro.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel | Frank G. AllenIt is a source of devout thankfulness to those who knew bro.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel | Frank G. AllenThis was true, Odin thought, since this was the first bro-Stoka who had ever been identified to him.
Hunters Out of Space | Joseph Everidge KelleamBut a bro-Stoka is a captain over ten Stokas and all their men.
Hunters Out of Space | Joseph Everidge KelleamJes 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)
/ (brəʊ) /
NZ a family member
a close associate
British Dictionary definitions for bro (2 of 3)
bra or bru
/ (bruː) /
Southern African informal a friend, often used in direct address
Origin of bro
2British Dictionary definitions for bro. (3 of 3)
/ (brəʊ) /
brother
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