noun
Uncommon
brodie
broh-dee
Brodie (noun) means informal term for a close male friend, similar to "bro.". Example: “He introduced me to his brodie from college.”
noun
1
Informal term for a close male friend, similar to "bro."
"He introduced me to his brodie from college."
2
A risky, all-or-nothing act, such as jumping from a height; also, a risky venture generally.
"Jumping off the bridge into the river was a real brodie."
How to use brodie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang either for a close male friend, or for a daring, risky stunt.
When to use it
Very informal slang; not used in formal writing.
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Etymology
The "friend" sense comes from "bro"/"broski," a shortening of brother; the "risky leap" sense is said to nod to Steve Brodie, a 19th-century New Yorker who claimed to have jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived.
Class of 1800
brodie joined the language around 1800.
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Rhymes for brodie
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What does “brodie” mean?
The word “brodie” means informal term for a close male friend, similar to "bro.". In plain terms, casual slang either for a close male friend, or for a daring, risky stunt.
How do you pronounce “brodie”?
“Brodie” is pronounced broh-dee (/bɹoʊdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “brodie” in a sentence?
Here is “brodie” used in a sentence: “He introduced me to his brodie from college.”
What part of speech is “brodie”?
“Brodie” is a noun.
Where does the word “brodie” come from?
The word “brodie” dates back to around 1800. The "friend" sense comes from "bro"/"broski," a shortening of brother; the "risky leap" sense is said to nod to Steve Brodie, a 19th-century New Yorker who claimed to have jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived.
Is “brodie” a common word?
“Brodie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “brodie” have?
“Brodie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal term for a close male friend, similar to "bro.".
