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bro down

C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To hang out and have a good time with your guy friends doing typically 'guy' stuff.

Literal meaning: To lower yourself ('down') to a brotherly level — the image is of removing social barriers and bonding informally.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

To relax and spend quality bonding time with male friends, typically through stereotypically masculine activities.

"We're going to bro down this weekend — pizza, video games, the whole thing."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

American slang, primarily used by younger male speakers. Can be used playfully or ironically. The term carries connotations of stereotypically masculine activities (sports, video games, grilling, etc.). Generally light-hearted in tone.

Commonly used with

guys friends weekend dudes buddies game

Forms

Base
bro down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bros down
he/she/it
Past simple
broed down
yesterday
Past participle
broed down
have + pp
-ing form
broing down
continuous

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