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brony
What does brony mean?
An adult fan — historically male, though the label has broadened — of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and its spinoffs. Defined as much by the community (conventions, fan art, OCs, podcasts) as by the show itself. Female-identifying fans often use 'pegasister' instead.
"He's been to BronyCon three times — full brony, no irony."
Origin
Portmanteau of 'bro' and 'pony'. Coined on 4chan's /co/ board around 2010 after the launch of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, when the show unexpectedly picked up a huge adult male following. The fandom went mainstream weird-internet from there.
Frequently asked questions
What does brony mean?
A brony is an adult fan, usually male, of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic reboot.
Where does the word brony come from?
It's a blend of "bro" and "pony," describing the adult male fanbase of the show.
How do you use brony in a sentence?
"He's a proud brony and has a whole shelf of Friendship Is Magic figures."
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