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

Informal term for a close male friend, similar to "bro."

"He introduced me to his brodie from college."

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

brodies plural, Brodies plural

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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.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 brodie joined the language around 1800.

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Rhymes for brodie

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Frequently asked questions

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.".