bros before hoes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: bros before hos
Meaning · English
A man should prioritize his male friends over women.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
2010, The Big Bang Theory, episode “The Spaghetti Catalyst”
Sheldon: Howard made it very clear that my allegiance should be to male comrades before women who sell their bodies for money.
Leonard: Is it possible that he said Bros before hoes?
Sheldon: Yes, but I rephrased it to avoid offending the ho
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 “bros before hoes” mean?
A man should prioritize his male friends over women.
Is “bros before hoes” formal or informal?
bros before hoes is generally slang, vulgar.