Word
bro
Phoneticsbro
/ˈbɹoʊ/
Definitions
01friend or term of address
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Slang · Informal
n. a friendly way to address a man or talk about a male friend.
n. a familiar term of address for a male, or a reference to a close male friend. Often used vocatively to establish rapport.
“Hey bro, can you help me move this sofa to the other room?”
“He spent the entire weekend hanging out with his bros from college, watching sports and ordering pizza.”
02aggressive enthusiast
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal
n. a man who is very annoying about his love for a specific technology or idea.
n. a derogatory suffix or label for a male who aggressively promotes a specific niche interest, particularly in technology or finance.
“I tried to read about digital currency, but the comments were full of crypto bros.”
“The rise of tech-centric subcultures has led to the emergence of the 'bro' archetype in fields like venture capital and software engineering.”
Synonyms
Usage
Primarily used as a vocative (a word used to address someone directly).
Pitfall
I saw my broes at the park.
I saw my bros at the park.
The plural of 'bro' is 'bros', not 'broes'.
Idioms
01. trust me bro
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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