BroTP

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Meaning · English

A platonic relationship between two characters that is a personal favorite of a fan.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Natasha Romanoff and Steve Rogers are adorbs together as friends, but I'd never ship them — total BROTP.

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 “BroTP” mean?

A platonic relationship between two characters that is a personal favorite of a fan.

Is “BroTP” formal or informal?

BroTP is generally slang.