What it means
A bromance is that ridiculously close, fully platonic friendship between two guys where the vibe looks weirdly rom-com from the outside, but it's all mate-love. They're always together, texting nonstop, backing each other to the hilt, maybe saying love you, bro without flinching. It's not romantic, just top-tier bro loyalty with zero shame.
Usage examples
"Those two are inseparable, full-on bromance, they even go on holiday together."
"It started as gym buddies and turned into a proper bromance."
"You can tell it's a proper bromance, they've got matching in-jokes and text each other more than they text their girlfriends."
"Man went in for one pint and ended up third-wheeling the most elite bromance in the pub."
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Where it comes from
Bromance is a blend of bro and romance. It started popping up in US pop culture in the 1990s and really took off in the 2000s through films, TV, and celeb media. The word stuck because it gave a cheeky, easy label to very close male friendship without making it sound heavy or awkward.
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