according to WikiHow The Broke boyfriend hug refers to:
The “Broke Boyfriend Hug” stems from the 2019 “He Got No Money Pose.”
Also known as the “He Has No Money Hug” or the “She’s Paying Hold,” the “He Got No Money Pose” became a viral meme after it was posted on Imgur in June 2019. The meme features 2 couples wrapped around each other, with the guy grabbing onto the girl from behind as she’s paying at the cash register. It’s captioned with the text, “the universal position dudes stand in when they have no money and the girl pays for everything.”
Some TikTok users believe the “Broke Boyfriend Hug” is a form of gaslighting.
Many people have criticized the trend because it represents a subtle form of abuse, or “weaponized incompetence.” This buzzword describes when someone does something poorly on purpose or claims they don’t know how to do it—so they can place the responsibility on someone else. In terms of the “Broke Boyfriend Hug” trend, the man is relying on the woman to pay for everything to avoid getting a job or finding other ways to support their lifestyle.
The “Broke Boyfriend Hug” stems from the 2019 “He Got No Money Pose.”
Also known as the “He Has No Money Hug” or the “She’s Paying Hold,” the “He Got No Money Pose” became a viral meme after it was posted on Imgur in June 2019. The meme features 2 couples wrapped around each other, with the guy grabbing onto the girl from behind as she’s paying at the cash register. It’s captioned with the text, “the universal position dudes stand in when they have no money and the girl pays for everything.”
Some TikTok users believe the “Broke Boyfriend Hug” is a form of gaslighting.
Many people have criticized the trend because it represents a subtle form of abuse, or “weaponized incompetence.” This buzzword describes when someone does something poorly on purpose or claims they don’t know how to do it—so they can place the responsibility on someone else. In terms of the “Broke Boyfriend Hug” trend, the man is relying on the woman to pay for everything to avoid getting a job or finding other ways to support their lifestyle.
look at those couple, why is that man hugging her from behind? oh no that's definitely the broke boyfriend hug!
by d.octopus April 14, 2024
Get the broke boyfriend hugmug. A friend or relative that used to keep in daily contact with you but since they got a boyfriend, they’ve been too wrapped up in him that they could care less about you
“Maria used to facetime me every night but since she got together with mark, she’s been boyfriend busy” “seems recently all of my friends are too boyfriend busy for me”
by Remili May 18, 2025
Get the boyfriend busymug. by Handle100 August 8, 2023
Get the My boyfriend likes sex with me but I don't like it and he's very harsh towards memug. 
A boy who makes you feel like no one else can. Your biggest supporter and potentially, your best friend. A guy you would go far and beyond for and he would do the same for you. Someone who lights up your entire day and makes the shittiest moments turn to the best ones. Someone who can make you smile, even when there is darkness all around. in conclusion, you love him, yeah you do. ok, bye
by afuckingsussybakahello September 15, 2021
Get the Boyfriendmug. by Iheartxay December 22, 2022
Get the Bro Boyfriends (Bro Bfs)mug. A guy who treats you like the world, a guy who loves you very much, a guy who makes you feel loved, a boyfriend is also a potential husband so if you choose the right guy, your garanteed to have a happy future,remember to tell him how much you love him🥰
by Maddiecakes652 December 7, 2020
Get the Boyfriendmug.