broad

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Meaning · English

A woman or girl.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They always hook you in the end, them broads. This whole trouble is on account of a dame reads a book.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “broad” mean?

A woman or girl.

Is “broad” formal or informal?

broad is generally dated, slang.