(slang) To treat as a brother, as opposed to as a romantic interest.
(slang) To treat as a brother, as opposed to as a romantic interest.
Shaina Magdayao was at a loss for words when she was asked if she really “bro-zoned” Sam Milby, who was romantically linked to her back in 2013.
Bro-zone means: To treat as a brother, as opposed to as a romantic interest.. 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.
Bro-zone means: To treat as a brother, as opposed to as a romantic interest.. 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.
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(slang, transitive) To view or categorize someone as a brotherly figure, rather than a potential romantic partner.
Slang for a person who places someone they are romantically pursued by firmly in the 'friend zone' — offering friendship but declining romantic involvement. The word carries the perspective of the person being rejected and often implies frustration. It has a pronounced internet-culture flavour from the early 2000s onwards.
(slang) bro, brother; a male comrade or friend.
(slang) Brother (a male sibling).
bro-zone means: To treat as a brother, as opposed to as a romantic interest.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
(slang) A person who friend zones somebody.