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.