What does bruh mean?
Definition, Use Cases, Examples

bruh Meaning

Bruh refers to a close friend or can be used as an interjection.

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How is bruh used? Use Cases & Examples

One of the many derivatives of bro, the slang expression bruh is incredibly versatile. It can be used do address a male friend or as an interjection to cover a wide range of emotions. Originating in Black culture, bruh like bro, is now a mainstream slang expression.

Examples of how your teen might use the slang term bruh:

-WTH let’s just borrow their jet ski. They’ll never know.
-bruh

-Good move, bruh!

-yup exploridating jewel friday night and livia saturday night
-Bruh!

-Intercepting the pass and handing it off to Travis for the touchdown was the highlight of the season for Trav and me.
-yeah it was a lit bruh moment

How to Identify if your child is using the bruh slang word

You might learn your child is using this slang term by chance when a text pops up on the phone screen. But while the slang term bruh is usually harmless, other teenage slang terms could indicate that your teen is talking about risky behaviors or communicating with potentially dangerous people.

Having a parental control app on your child’s phone will give you peace of mind by alerting you to your child’s exposure to risks encountered on their phone. With a parental control app installed on your child’s phone, you have the control to set alerts to help your teen avoid the pitfalls of predators, drug dealers, and other negative influences. Having the ability to vary the level of monitoring gives you the power to choose what is right for your child, and these levels can be adjusted easily at any time.

How to talk with your child about use of the bruh slang word

Even though teenage boys want to have close male friends, they are hyper-aware of societal and cultural expectations of stereotypical masculinity. The fear of being labeled gay prevents them from admitting how much they value their male friends.Boys support and depend on their friends just as much as girls do, but showing true caring among teenage boys in not seen as acceptable in their minds. Talking about the teenage slang expression bruh with your sons can help open their minds to the acceptability and importance of having fulfilling male friendships.

Here are some sample questions for discussing platonic friendships with your son:

Why do you think it’s considered okay to touch and support your teammates in the context of athletics but not in everyday life?
Of all your friends, whom do you trust the most and why?
Has one of your friends ever cried in front of you? How did you support him?
Do you believe having a tough-guy persona will keep you from being bullied?