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bro out

C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To hang out with your guy friends and do typically 'bro' things.

Literal meaning: To go out in a brotherly ('bro') way — the 'out' suggests going outside social norms or spending time freely.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

To spend time with male friends engaging in typically masculine activities.

"We're just going to bro out at the lake this weekend — fishing and barbecue."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic slang

To behave in an exaggeratedly macho or stereotypically masculine way.

"He completely bros out whenever he's watching football with his friends."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

American slang, predominantly used by younger male speakers. Can be used affectionately, ironically, or self-mockingly. Very similar to 'bro down' but slightly more general. Not appropriate in formal contexts.

Commonly used with

dudes friends weekend guys buddies beers

Forms

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

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