bromance

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Meaning · English

A close but nonsexual relationship between two or more men.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Bromance—Romance between bros. Example: ‘It looks like there's a bit of bromance between Ryan and Matt.’

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 “bromance” mean?

A close but nonsexual relationship between two or more men.

Is “bromance” formal or informal?

bromance is generally slang.