bro-hug
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Meaning · English
A hug shared between male colleagues or friends, especially a quick, physically reserved one.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It wasn't even one of the one-armed bro-hugs that we usually do, it was a full-on hug with my arms wrapped all the way around his pudgy body.
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 “bro-hug” mean?
A hug shared between male colleagues or friends, especially a quick, physically reserved one.
Is “bro-hug” formal or informal?
bro-hug is generally slang.