Something people, especially black people say instead of bro, mainly when they say in a exasperated tone.
by bootyslapper01 January 12, 2018

It is a word commonly used to refer to a friend mostly towards a male, or an expression towards an illogical or horrendous situation, question, sentence, etc., it's use started around the early 20th century originating from the English word brother, used often by African American's slowly turning into 'brer' and 'brah' and now as 'bruh'.
E.g.,
Tommy: My bicycle was stolen so I had to take the subway and arrived late for class.
Charlie: Bruh.
Tommy: My bicycle was stolen so I had to take the subway and arrived late for class.
Charlie: Bruh.
by Great Floppa May 15, 2022

by B4YOURAGE January 7, 2022

by Jeff3211 September 10, 2025

Bruh is the term for when someone feels a moment of sudden emotion, shock or disbelief. Mainly used by memers. Although the origin is unknown I believe it came from the minecraft zombie sound effect, which sounds like it is saying “bruh”.
by The Alknowing One October 14, 2019
