Definitions

bro

[broh, bruh] / broʊ, brʌ /

NOUN

blood brother

Synonyms

WEAK

brother brother german close friend

NOUN

chum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buddy comrade crony playmate

STRONG

associate companion mate pal sis

WEAK

co-mate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enemy foe

STRONG

opponent stranger

NOUN

homeboy

Synonyms

STRONG

brother buddy neighbor

WEAK

fellow gang member homie

NOUN

pal

Synonyms

STRONG

amigo associate brother buddy chum companion comrade crony homeboy homegirl mate sidekick sis sister

WEAK

amiga boon companion bosom buddy connate cuz good buddy

Antonyms

STRONG

enemy foe opponent stranger

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the April 30, 2026, print edition as 'Kimmel’s Journey From TV Bro to Trump Critic'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Big Bro is also the name of his mental health foundation for youth that he launched earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Kid Cudi gives a tour of his “Big Bro with Kid Cudi” podcast studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Corey Edwards, a former Conservative special adviser, was only announced as his party's lead candidate in the constituency of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Mira Bro was a line of really sparkly men’s jewelry, tight patterned shirts and jeans, and most famously, a really, really potent men’s deodorant.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

bro

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