bro

Meaning

Noun

1. (slang) Brother (a male sibling).
2. (slang) Brother (a comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals).
3. (slang) Brother used to address a male.
4. (slang) A frat boy or someone who espouses the fraternity bro culture.
5. (slang) Someone, usually male, who aggressively evangelizes a person, concept or technology.

Pron

A person previously mentioned, usually male. Chiefly equivalent to he and him.

Concepts

bro

buddy

brother

bra

mate

big brother

brethren

brothers

elder brother

older brother

sibling

siblings

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bɹoʊ/

Etymology

PIE word
*bʰréh₂tēr
Clipping of brother, Cf. scro.