"broish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more broish [comparative], most broish [superlative]
Etymology: From bro + -ish. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bro|-ish}} bro + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} broish (comparative more broish, superlative most broish)
  1. (chiefly US, informal) Resembling or characteristic of bros; broey. Tags: US, informal

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