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Africa slang
Brother; mate; friend (shorter, more informal than "bra")
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Africa
Formality
Informal.
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bru means Brother; mate; friend (shorter, more informal than "bra"). It is best read as africa slang associated with Africa.
"bru" means Brother; mate; friend (shorter, more informal than "bra"). In Africa, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend
Brother (informal address for a male friend or stranger)
Brother; mate; friend (from Afrikaans "broer").
Brother; mate; friend (informal male address).
Short for brother; a casual term of address for a male friend
Brother / mate (can be affectionate or aggressive)
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