CaliSlang

bro

noun, interjection
SlangDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known

Definition

A friendly term of address for a man. Used as a noun, it can also mean a specific type of loud, fratty young man.

In simple English: A word for a male friend.

Examples

  • What’s up, bro?

  • The bar was full of bros watching the game.

Usage notes

"Bruh" has drifted furthest from the original — it now often expresses flat disappointment on its own.

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Track
Slang
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
noun, interjection

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