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You’ve heard "dude," you’ve heard "bro," but what’s this “bruh” that’s been going around? “Bruh” is a slang term for “brother” that got popularized in the early 2000s, and it’s used everywhere. You got a problem with something? “Bruh.” Something good happened? “Bruh!” Just saw your friend on the bus? “Hey, bruh.” If you’re looking to decipher a text or just trying to add some slang to your vocab, we’ve got everything you need. Keep reading to learn all about the word “bruh.”
Things You Should Know
- "Bruh” is a shortened form of “brother” and you can use it to address your friends and express emotions like exasperation, joy, and disbelief.
- People use “bruh” to replace interjections like “wow,” “seriously,” “yay,” “no way,” and “c’mon.”
- You can call anyone of any gender “bruh,” just as long as they’re okay with it.
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References
- ↑ https://linguaholic.com/linguablog/bruh-moment/
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- ↑ https://stayhipp.com/news/what-is-a-bruh-girl-girls-who-say-bruh/
- ↑ https://stayhipp.com/news/what-is-a-bruh-girl-girls-who-say-bruh/
- ↑ https://wildezine.com/4160/ssfs-community/bro-vs-bruh-a-sandy-spring-sociolinguistic-study/
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/bruh
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