Another way to say “sibling”

Sister phrase to "very demure." Used together to ironically compliment someone acting with over-the-top restraint and thoughtfulness. "I waited for the walk signal. Very demure, very mindful." The catchphrase had its full viral life in summer 2024 and now reads as deliberate retro reference.

Younger sibling or junior in Korean. Fans use it when talking about younger idols they feel protective of, or when older members affectionately reference their younger groupmates.

Korean for older sister, used by males. In fan culture, a male idol calling a fan noona or a male fan referring to an older female idol as his noona carries warm, slightly flirty energy.

A mildly vulgar American insult for someone who is annoying, foolish, and generally hard to be around — a more colorful variant of 'dipstick' or 'nitwit.' The '-wad' suffix (as in 'dingbat' constructions) implies someone whose stupidity or obnoxiousness is almost physically present, like something you'd have to peel off your shoe. It's the kind of word a frustrated older sibling or a short-tempered coach might deploy — harsh enough to sting but not quite a full nuclear option.

An Indian term for a sailor or ship-worker, particularly associated with the indentured labourers transported from India to the Caribbean and other British colonial territories in the 19th century. In Caribbean Indian communities, jahaji bhai (ship brother) became a term for the bonds formed between people who crossed the sea together.

(slang) To treat as a brother, as opposed to as a romantic interest.

(India) brother-in-law.

(Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, rare) A sister that is older than oneself.

(NZ) In Maori contexts, the elder brother of a male or the elder sister of a female; also, a same-sex cousin of a more senior branch of the family; loosely, a mentor.

(Southern US) ''A nickname for a brother, usually the eldest brother and initially used only by young children before sometimes spreading to become a person's general adult nickname.''.