Gen Alpha slang · Interjection
bruh
Meaning
Bruh is Gen Alpha slang for brother — or a groan of disbelief.
Where it came from
From Black English, a form of "brother". Dictionary.com records it as a title in the 1890s, as "male friend" by the 1960s, and as a meme reaction in the 2010s.
Tone check
Harmless, though it can be dismissive.
Checked against: Dictionary.com, bruh.
Added to this dictionary 2 November 2026
Used in a sentence
"bruh."
"bruh, really?"
Peak: 2010s–2026
Safe for adults to use
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