bruh
bruh Lexical Profile
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• interjection
An exclamation used to express disbelief, dismay, disappointment, or exasperation in response to an absurd, frustrating, or awkward situation.
"Bruh, you seriously forgot to save the presentation before turning off the computer?"
• noun
A male friend, peer, or companion, often used as a casual or familiar form of address.
"Hey bruh, let me know when you get to the basketball court."
Word Nuance & Usage
While originally a warm term of address in African American Vernacular English, in mainstream internet slang it is frequently used as a standalone interjection to express deadpan disbelief, exasperation, or secondhand embarrassment.
• Rhymes for bruh
Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the late 19th century in African American Vernacular English as a phonetic shortening and respelling of "brother," later popularized globally in the 2010s through internet memes and social media.
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