English · Slang Attested

bro

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: bra · bru · bruh · breh

Meaning · English

Shortened version of brother.

Where it’s used: Used American English • Gen Z / internet register

Sources & notes

Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.

Common questions

What does “bro” mean?

Shortened version of brother.

Is “bro” formal or informal?

bro is generally informal.

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