English · Slang Attested

broflake

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Meaning · English

An overly-sensitive man or boy who is easily upset or offended, especially one upset about loss of male privilege.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Netflix dropped the first trailer for its new comedy series Dear White People today, and already broflakes (what I’ve decided to call MAGA hat-wearing dudes who complain about “snowflakes” but are themselves overly sensitive) are cancelling their accounts.

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 “broflake” mean?

An overly-sensitive man or boy who is easily upset or offended, especially one upset about loss of male privilege.

Is “broflake” formal or informal?

broflake is generally derogatory, slang.

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