noun General Slang

bro

BROH · noun · informal

Friendly term of address for anyone

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Definitions

1

A casual term of address used for friends and strangers alike, regardless of whether they are actually related or even male.

“Cheers bro, catch you later.”
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2

A friendly, supportive term for a fellow gym-goer used regardless of gender, common in bodybuilding and CrossFit settings.

“You good, bro? Want me to grab the clips for you?”
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bro In A Sentence

Cheers bro, catch you later.

Origin & Usage

From 'brother'; strongly associated with Māori and Pasifika New Zealand English and now general Kiwi speech.

Variants brabru

People Also Ask

What does bro mean?

It's a friendly term of address used for friends and strangers alike, not just actual brothers.

Where does bro come from?

It's short for 'brother' and is strongly associated with Māori and Pasifika New Zealand English, now part of general Kiwi speech.

Can you call a woman bro?

Yes — in casual Kiwi usage 'bro' can be used regardless of gender, though it's more commonly directed at men.

How do you use bro in a sentence?

Say something like 'Cheers bro, catch you later.'

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