Brolic means: Having large, well-developed muscles.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
brolic
(AAVE, slang) Having large, well-developed muscles.
ˈbɹɑlɪkDocumented since 1990s1990sMillennialhistorical209 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026US
(AAVE, slang) Having large, well-developed muscles.
2005, Ca$h, Trust No Man: Loyalty To Those Who Are Loyal, [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Trust_No_Man/m3jADwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22brolic%22&pg=PT28&printsec=frontcover unnumbered page]:
Origin: While it's commonly believed that the name originated from Broly from the Dragon Ball anime franchise, (whose name is a transliteration of the , itself coined as a pun on the , a theme used in the naming of members of the fictional Saiyan alien species (e.g. Vegeta, from vegetable)) - its usage actually predates Dragon Ball's popularity in the United States, likely existing in New York City at least before 1996. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents
Brolic means: Having large, well-developed muscles.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
brolic means: Having large, well-developed muscles.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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