"Brobot" meaning in English

See Brobot in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of bro + robot. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bro|robot}} Blend of bro + robot Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Brobot
  1. (science fiction) A name given to a robot that emulates a brother. Categories (topical): Fictional characters, Robotics, Science fiction
    Sense id: en-Brobot-en-name-K6dPB~Id Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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