AAVE slang term for a younger or smaller male, used as a term of address or description. It can be affectionate when used by an older person toward a younger one, but is also used condescendingly to imply someone is naive, inexperienced, or out of their depth. The dual register -- warm or dismissive -- depends entirely on context and tone.
He was looking out for his lil bro at the party, making sure nobody gave him a hard time.
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AAVE and broader slang for a younger or smaller male — a little brother by blood or by vibe. Lil bro is used affectionately between older and younger members of a group, friend circle, or family, but it can also be slightly condescending: calling someone lil bro signals they're inexperienced or out of their depth. Context decides whether it's warm or dismissive. Either way, it implies a hierarchy, however playful.
He introduced him to everyone as his lil bro, even though they weren't actually related.
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(AAVE, slang) , a smaller or younger boy or man.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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