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bro code

(slang) A supposed code or law stating that men ("bros") should always support each other, especially in situations involving women.

ˈbɹoʊ ˈkoʊdDocumented since 2000s2000sGen Z180 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(slang) A supposed code or law stating that men ("bros") should always support each other, especially in situations involving women.

Still, not everyone was in a forgiving mood. A major Romney fund-raiser brushed off the standing ovation as simple politeness. Mr. Christie “broke the bro’ code,” said the donor, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he did not…
Origin: Popularized by the 2008 book The Bro Code, which listed 150 rules of what "bros" should or should not do. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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