"brostep" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of bro + dubstep Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bro|dubstep}} Blend of bro + dubstep Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} brostep (uncountable)
  1. (music, originally derogatory) A harsher-sounding form of dubstep music, influenced by house music and heavy metal. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Hyponyms: briddim, tearout brostep Related terms: bro-country
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