Bruh is a friendly way to address a mate, usually a guy, like buddy. People also say bruh as a reaction when a friend does something ridiculous or says something they disagree with, like seriously? or come on. The tone is good-natured, but the word is only for people you know well: for chats and conversations with friends.
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bruh (as a reply); bruh, + question/complaint; what's up, bruh?
- Bruh, you said you'd be here at six and it's almost seven.
- You spent all your money on trainers again? Bruh.
- What's up, bruh? I haven't seen you at the gym for ages.
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First versionExcuse me, bruh, is this the train to Manchester?
RevisionExcuse me, is this the train to Manchester?
Bruh can seem like a friendly way to address anyone, but it only works with people you know. With a stranger, just say Excuse me, with no extra word.
Bro also means buddy, but it can refer to a friend in the third person too: He's my bro, we grew up together. Bruh is rarely used that way; instead, it often stands alone as a reply: You ate my sandwich? Bruh. Both words are out of place in an essay and in IELTS Speaking: refer to a friend as my friend or by name, and express surprise with I couldn't believe it.
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I left my keys, my wallet and my phone at home again. — ___, how do you even get out of the house like that?
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Bruh — Your friend has left everything at home again, and you're good-naturedly amazed at how absent-minded he is. That's exactly bruh. Meh means you don't care, but here you're clearly surprised and even ask a question.
A friend is late to meet you yet again. Write them a message with bruh, and say where you're waiting and for how many minutes.
Bruh, I've been waiting outside the cinema for twenty minutes, where are you?
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