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bromance

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹəʊmæns/

The English word “bromance” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A close but non-sexual relationship between two or more men.

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.

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