bromance

Meanings

Noun

A close but nonsexual relationship between two men.

Origin / Etymology

Blend of bro + romance. Coined by American editor Dave Carnie in the 1990s as part of an article for the skateboard magazine Big Brother to refer specifically to the sort of relationships that develop between skaters who spent a great deal of time together.

Synonyms

brolationship, man crush

Scrabble Score: 14

bromance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bromance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bromance is not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

bromance is a valid Words With Friends word