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Definition of bromance

bromance

/ˈbroʊ.mæns/
bro · mance
Plural:bromances
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Adjective:bromantic
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bromance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A close, emotionally intense, and affectionate non-sexual friendship between two men.

Example

"The two actors developed a well-publicized bromance while filming the comedy movie together."

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• Rhymes for bromance

• Nearby Words

broking
brolga
brolly
bromance
bromantic
brome
bromeliad

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1990s by skateboarding magazine editor Dave Carnie as a portmanteau of 'bro' (short for 'brother') and 'romance'.

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