Meaning of bro code | Babel Free

Definitions

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

countable, slang, uncountable

Examples

“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 want to agitate Christie supporters.”

“Come on, since when did we throw the bro code out the window—yes, it applies to girls too, with minor adjustments.”

“Communities—not just victims—need to be responsible for preventing sexual assault on campus, Johnson told reporters on the call. And it's time to get rid of the bro "code" that keeps guys from reporting it.”

“Even if Young and Russell hug it out — and an apology was accepted for the bro code violation that Russell admitted to — it'd make sense for the Lakers to try to part ways with Iggy Azalea's fiancee.”

“Ace came closer to me and lowered his voice. "It's okay...it's a bro thing." "A bro thing?" I asked. He leaned closer. "Lady wants to have a threesome. She has a cute friend, apparently." That definitely fit into the bro code. I raised my hand to give him a high five.”

“The first truly gripping moment of the series occurred at a fire-pit recoupling, when Hugo berated Toby for his shabby treatment of Chloe. Please note that, in Love Island terms, Hugo breaking bro-code in this way passes for Arthurian gallantry.”

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