Bromance

//ˈbɹoʊmæns// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A close but nonsexual relationship between two or more men. countable, slang, uncountable

    "Bromance—Romance between bros. Example: ‘It looks like there's a bit of bromance between Ryan and Matt.’"

  2. 2
    non-sexual but intense relationship between two men wordnet

Synonyms

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brolationshipgirl crushman crushman crushsismancewomance

Example

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"The best bromance ever is definitely between Zuko and Sokka from "Avatar: The Last Airbender"."

Etymology

Blend of bro + romance. Coined by American editor Dave Carnie in the 1990s as part of an article for the skateboard magazine Big Brother to refer specifically to the sort of relationships that develop between skaters who spent a great deal of time together.

Related phrases

romantic friendship

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