"brogressive" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-brogressive.ogg Forms: brogressives [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛsɪv Etymology: Blend of bro + progressive. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bro|progressive}} Blend of bro + progressive Head templates: {{en-noun}} brogressive (plural brogressives)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A male progressive, socialist, or leftist who downplays women's issues or displays a macho or patriarchal attitude. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Male, Masculism, People, Politics Related terms: brocialism, brocialist, fauxgressive, manarchist

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