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bruh

interj.
B2 Upper Intermediate

interj. an informal way to show you are surprised, annoyed, or disappointed by something someone just said or did. It is like saying 'Are you serious?' to a friend.

interj. used to express incredulity, frustration, or disappointment in response to a perceived lapse in judgment or an absurd situation. Common in digital communication and casual speech among younger demographics.


SIMPLE

Bruh, you really forgot your keys again?

CONTEXTUAL

When he saw the ridiculous price of the plain white t-shirt, he just muttered 'bruh' and walked out.

Etymology 1

PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr A shortening of brother from African-American Vernacular English. bro + -h.

Etymology 2

From Malay beruk.

Usage

Typically stands alone as a single-word reaction or serves as a sentence-initial marker of disbelief.

Pitfall

He is my bruh.He is my bro.While 'bruh' comes from 'brother', it is primarily used as an exclamation of disbelief; 'bro' is the standard informal noun for a friend.

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