bruh
2 synonyms for bruh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Intj — Used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.
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Etymology
A clipped, informal pronunciation of "brother," first used in African-American Vernacular English before spreading widely through internet and youth slang; unlike "bro" (which clips the spelling), "bruh" clips the actual sound of the word.
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What does “bruh” mean?
The word “bruh” means used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief. In plain terms, a one-word reaction — like saying "wow," "come on," or "seriously?" — popularized by internet and meme culture.
How do you pronounce “bruh”?
“Bruh” is pronounced bruh (/bɹʌ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bruh” in a sentence?
Here is “bruh” used in a sentence: “Bruh, did you actually just do that?”
What is another word for “bruh”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bruh” include dude and bro.
What part of speech is “bruh”?
“Bruh” is an intj.
How many meanings does “bruh” have?
“Bruh” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.
