"dude-bro" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-dude-bro.ogg [Australia] Forms: dude-bros [plural]
Etymology: PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr In reference to the stereotype of such men often calling each other "dude" and "bro". Etymology templates: {{l|ine-pro|*bʰréh₂tēr}} *bʰréh₂tēr, {{PIE word|en|bʰréh₂tēr}} PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr Head templates: {{en-noun}} dude-bro (plural dude-bros)
  1. (slang, usually derogatory) A hypermasculine male, especially a misogynistic or otherwise chauvinistic one. Tags: derogatory, slang, usually Categories (topical): Male, Masculism, People Synonyms: dudebro Related terms: machoman, MCP

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