Bro-Mance

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Pronunciation: /broʊˈmæns/

Definitions of bro-mance

noun a portmanteau of 'brother' and 'romance' to describe a close bond between male friends

Example Sentences

A1 My brother and his best friend have a strong bro-mance.

A2 The two main characters in the movie shared a deep bro-mance.

B1 Some people mistake a close friendship for a bro-mance.

B2 The show portrays a humorous bro-mance between two unlikely friends.

C1 The bro-mance between the two leads added depth to the storyline.

C2 The film explores the complexities of a bro-mance in a unique and compelling way.

Examples of bro-mance in a Sentence

formal The two colleagues had a strong bro-mance that was evident in their collaborative work.

informal Those two guys have such a great bro-mance, they're always hanging out together.

slang Dude, your bro-mance with him is on another level.

figurative Their bro-mance was like a solid foundation, supporting each other through thick and thin.

Grammatical Forms of bro-mance

past tense

bromanced

plural

bro-mances

comparative

more bro-mantic

superlative

most bro-mantic

present tense

bro-mances

future tense

will bro-mance

perfect tense

have bro-manced

continuous tense

is bro-mancing

singular

bro-mance

positive degree

bromantic

infinitive

to bro-mance

gerund

bromancing

participle

bromanced

Origin and Evolution of bro-mance

First Known Use: 1990 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bro-mance' is a blend of 'brother' and 'romance', coined to describe a close, non-sexual relationship between two men.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a close friendship between men, the term 'bro-mance' has evolved to also encompass a deep emotional connection and shared interests between male friends.