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."
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bro out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
(Slang) To socialise and have fun with male friends in a stereotypically masculine way, or to act in an exaggeratedly macho manner.
In plain English
To hang out with your guy friends and do typically 'bro' things.
What does "bro out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go out in a brotherly ('bro') way — the 'out' suggests going outside social norms or spending time freely.
Actually means
To hang out with your guy friends and do typically 'bro' things.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "bro out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
dudes friends weekend guys buddies beers
How to conjugate "bro out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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