ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bro-hug

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹəʊhʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bro-hug is a noun meaning (US slang) A hug shared between male colleagues or friends, especially a quick, physically reserved one.

Meaning

(US slang) A hug shared between male colleagues or friends, especially a quick, physically reserved one.

Example Sentences

He and Joe did that bro-hug thing that guys did that was not quite a hug but was more than a handshake.
“I'm proud of you,” Brees whispered in Griffin's ear when they met at midfield after the game for the traditional quarterback bro-hug.
It wasn't even one of the one-armed bro-hugs that we usually do, it was a full-on hug with my arms wrapped all the way around his pudgy body.

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Related dictionary entries include bear hug, brohoof, brohawk, brodown, buster, bossy.

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