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Definition of bro

bro

/broʊ/
bro
Plural:bros
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• noun

1

A close male friend or companion, often used as a familiar form of address among men.

Example

"Thanks for helping me move my furniture this weekend, bro."

2

A male sibling; an informal shortening of brother.

Example

"My older bro is coming home from college for the holidays."

3

North American A young man stereotypically associated with fraternity culture, sports, and boisterous social behavior.

Example

"The neighborhood bar was packed with loud bros watching the playoff game."

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• interjection

1

An informal exclamation used to express surprise, disbelief, frustration, or emphasis.

Example

"Bro, I cannot believe we missed the last train home!"

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• Nearby Words

brittle
brittleness
brno
bro
broach
broad
broad bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 17th century as a written abbreviation for 'brother', before evolving in the 20th century into a spoken colloquialism and term of camaraderie.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bro
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