noun
bro
BROH
noun
1
An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
"My bro is picking me up from the airport."
"Thanks for the help, bro."
2
A young man associated with fraternity or gym culture, often used slightly mockingly.
"The gym was full of bros comparing lifts."
How to Use Bro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for "brother" or a close male friend; can also describe a certain macho, gym-and-fraternity social type.
When to use it
Very informal — used in casual speech, not formal writing.
Word Forms
bros plural, Bros plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “bro”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
My _____ is picking me up from the airport.
Etymology
A casual clipping of "brother," first common in informal American English.