bro in English: A very informal word for a brother or a close male friend. (noun)

Translation

A very informal word for a brother or a close male friend.

Word origin

A shortened form of brother, from Old English brothor.

Gender

Pluralbros

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"Bro" is a friendly way to speak to a male friend.

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"Bros" is the plural, meaning more than one bro.

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Here "bro" simply means brother.

brother

A boy or man who has the same parents as you.

friend

A person you know well and like, who is not in your family.

mate

A friend. British speakers also say it to a man they are talking to.

guy

A man, used in a friendly or relaxed way.

boy

A male child, or a young male person.

sis

A very informal, friendly word for a sister.

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