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brogrammer

American

[broh-gram-er] / ˈbroʊ græm ər /

noun

Digital Technology Slang.

a male computer programmer who is characterized as a bro.

Brogrammers challenge the geek/nerd stereotype.

Other Word Forms

brogramming noun

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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