bro

¹ American  

[broh, bruh] / broʊ, brʌ /

Sometimes bruh

noun

plural

bros

1. a brother.

2. a guy or fellow: used as a term of address.

3. a male friend or buddy.

4. a fellow Black male; soul brother.

5. a young, usually white male variously and often negatively characterized as being preppy, party-loving, egotistical, sexist, etc.

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adjective

1. of or relating to bros.

   the bro culture of college athletics.

bro. ² American  

Or Bro.

abbreviation

plural

bros, Bros

1. brother.

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bro ¹ British  

/ brəʊ /

noun

1. a family member

2. a close associate

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bro ² British  

/ bruː /

noun

1. informal a friend, often used in direct address

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bro. ³ British  

/ brəʊ /

abbreviation

1. brother

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Other Word Forms

• broish adjective

Etymology

Origin of bro

First recorded in 1830–40; reduced form of brother

Example Sentences

“Bro, imagine, Max works even at sea,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kid Cudi gives a tour of his “Big Bro with Kid Cudi” podcast studio.

From Los Angeles Times

The ’90s-themed attic, which he says is a metaphor for his mind, serves as the backdrop for his latest project: a podcast called “Big Bro With Kid Cudi,” premiering Wednesday via Wave Sports and Entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

He named it “Big Bro” because that’s exactly how he’s been seen by fans and peers throughout his career.

From Los Angeles Times

Big Bro is also the name of his mental health foundation for youth that he launched earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• buddy
• comrade
• crony
• playmate