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bromance

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Noun — A close, non-romantic friendship between two men.

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Informal and often used humorously.

Etymology

A blend of "bro" and "romance," coined in the 1990s by an American skateboard-magazine editor to describe the close bonds between skaters who spent all their time together.

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What does “bromance” mean?

The word “bromance” means a close, non-romantic friendship between two men.

How do you pronounce “bromance”?

“Bromance” is pronounced BROH-mans (/ˈbɹoʊmæns/ in IPA).

How do you use “bromance” in a sentence?

Here is “bromance” used in a sentence: “The two co-stars developed a real bromance while filming.”

What part of speech is “bromance”?

“Bromance” is a noun.

Where does the word “bromance” come from?

The word “bromance” dates back to around 1990. A blend of "bro" and "romance," coined in the 1990s by an American skateboard-magazine editor to describe the close bonds between skaters who spent all their time together.

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