Bromance
noun
Close friendship between two men, often showing affection like brothers.
John and Peter have such a strong bromance, they do everything together.
Often appears as...
- share a bromance
- have a bromance
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Close friendship between two men, often showing affection like brothers.
John and Peter have such a strong bromance, they do everything together.
Often appears as...
- share a bromance
- have a bromance
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal conversations among friends and on social media.
I messaged Dave about our weekend plans - our bromance is well-known in the group!
Pro Tip 2/3Non-romantic
Describes a deep friendship without romantic or sexual involvement.
Although they're always together, Mike and Josh insist it's a pure bromance.
Pro Tip 3/3Affectionate Term
Shows warmth and affection without implying weakness or lack of masculinity.
Their hugs and jokes about their bromance break the tough guy stereotype.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal conversations among friends and on social media.
I messaged Dave about our weekend plans - our bromance is well-known in the group!
Pro Tip 2/3Non-romantic
Describes a deep friendship without romantic or sexual involvement.
Although they're always together, Mike and Josh insist it's a pure bromance.
Pro Tip 3/3Affectionate Term
Shows warmth and affection without implying weakness or lack of masculinity.
Their hugs and jokes about their bromance break the tough guy stereotype.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal conversations among friends and on social media.
I messaged Dave about our weekend plans - our bromance is well-known in the group!
Pro Tip 2/3Non-romantic
Describes a deep friendship without romantic or sexual involvement.
Although they're always together, Mike and Josh insist it's a pure bromance.
Pro Tip 3/3Affectionate Term
Shows warmth and affection without implying weakness or lack of masculinity.
Their hugs and jokes about their bromance break the tough guy stereotype.
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Video examples
Male Polar Bear Fight...
There's no food. And instead, they've got a bit of a bromance going. And now, I mean, look at them after hammering each other, having a little snooze together. Although they're solitary most of the year,
Video examples
Male Polar Bear Fight...
There's no food. And instead, they've got a bit of a bromance going. And now, I mean, look at them after hammering each other, having a little snooze together. Although they're solitary most of the year,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Elizabeth Banks
American Actress
When I was coming up, it was the golden age. It was Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, and Reese Witherspoon was starting. You really had, 'Who is America's Next Sweetheart?' every couple of years. And then this sort of bromance slacker thing took over.
Quote examples
Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
The 2000s were the time when bromance became a kind of love that dared to speak its name. As a high-water mark of bro culture, nothing can ever top the MTV series 'Bromance,' with Brody Jenner and his search for a new BFF.
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Kari Skogland
I've worked in male romance movies quite a bit. In fact, I think many years ago, I did a movie called 'Men With Guns,' which was very much in this bromance space. I've done a number of them.
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Sunny Singh
Indian Actor
Bromance is a steady investment of years and the guys know each other through and through. On the other hand, romance is something that requires more investment in a shorter span of time.
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Glen Powell
American Actor
The Dicky Dollar Scholars are a little bit of a cartoon bromance. 'Everybody Wants Some!' is probably a little more realistic. I didn't realize that my brand was bromance!
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Sam Claflin
English Actor
Chris Hemsworth is like my bromance. Seriously, I think I really inherited one of my best friends now. He doesn't know this yet, but I'm going to stalk him if he doesn't.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Banks
American Actress
When I was coming up, it was the golden age. It was Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, and Reese Witherspoon was starting. You really had, 'Who is America's Next Sweetheart?' every couple of years. And then this sort of bromance slacker thing took over.
Quote examples
Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
The 2000s were the time when bromance became a kind of love that dared to speak its name. As a high-water mark of bro culture, nothing can ever top the MTV series 'Bromance,' with Brody Jenner and his search for a new BFF.
Quote examples
Kari Skogland
I've worked in male romance movies quite a bit. In fact, I think many years ago, I did a movie called 'Men With Guns,' which was very much in this bromance space. I've done a number of them.
Quote examples
Sunny Singh
Indian Actor
Bromance is a steady investment of years and the guys know each other through and through. On the other hand, romance is something that requires more investment in a shorter span of time.
Quote examples
Glen Powell
American Actor
The Dicky Dollar Scholars are a little bit of a cartoon bromance. 'Everybody Wants Some!' is probably a little more realistic. I didn't realize that my brand was bromance!
Quote examples
Sam Claflin
English Actor
Chris Hemsworth is like my bromance. Seriously, I think I really inherited one of my best friends now. He doesn't know this yet, but I'm going to stalk him if he doesn't.
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