Bromance meaning

A close but non-sexual relationship between two men, a form of homosocial intimacy.
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The definition of a bromance is when two straight males have a loving platonic friendship.

An example of bromance is the friendship between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

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Origin of bromance

  • Blend of bro and romance. Editor Dave Carnie coined the term in the skateboard magazine Big Brother in the 1990s to refer specifically to the sort of relationships that develop between skaters who spent a great deal of time together.
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Bromance Sentence Examples

  • The term bromance has been around since the 1990's.

  • On the reality show Bromance, MTV showcases Brody Jenner in his quest to find a male best friend.

  • The premise for Jenner's new upcoming reality show Bromance is similar to The Bachelor - but without all the kissing.

  • In the end, there was no rekindling of this bromance as Corey Feldman has stated publicly on numerous occasions that he just isn't that into Haim anymore and doesn't wish to speak to him.

  • Apparently, bromance, like love, is a complicated thing.

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