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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBros
/brəʊz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used to refer to male friends or companions, often implying camaraderie.
"After the game, the bros went out for pizza." - 2
Informal term for a brother or close male relative.
"He treats his cousins like they are his bros."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bros' is a colloquial shortening of 'brothers', which originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It reflects a casual, friendly relationship among male peers, evolving from the familial term to a broader social context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bros" is said worldwide
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frères
Transliteration: frères
"Après le match, les frères sont allés manger une pizza."
Brüder
Transliteration: Brüder
"Nach dem Spiel gingen die Brüder Pizza essen."
fratelli
Transliteration: fratelli
"Dopo la partita, i fratelli sono andati a mangiare la pizza."
hermanos
Transliteration: hermanos
"Después del partido, los hermanos fueron a comer pizza."
irmãos
Transliteration: irmãos
"Depois do jogo, os irmãos foram comer pizza."
भाई
Transliteration: bhai
"खेल के बाद, भाई पिज्जा खाने गए।"
兄弟
Transliteration: xiōngdì
"比赛结束后，兄弟们去吃披萨。"
형제
Transliteration: hyeongje
"경기 후 형제들은 피자를 먹으러 갔다."
兄弟
Transliteration: kyoudai
"試合の後、兄弟たちはピザを食べに行った。"
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