Bro
/broʊ/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
A male friend or companion; a term of address between close male friends.
/broʊ/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A male friend or acquaintance.
My bro is coming over later.
💡 Simply: A close male friend.
More Examples
2
Bro, that's awesome!
How It's Used
Informal Conversation
"Hey bro, what's up?"
Slang
"My bro helped me move yesterday."
Shortened form of "brother", popularized in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Originally a shortening of "brother", its informal usage became prevalent in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in youth culture.
Memory tip
Think 'brother' – a close male friend.
Practice
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Usage
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