brah
23
9.9
- interjection
- /brɑː/
- Australian
:
tío (España, informal)
- Which one of these categories do you fall under, brah?
- Right on, brah
- good, brah
- There you go, brah
But my bank account being empty, I'll be like brah, can that happen?
- But my bank account being empty, I'll be like brah, can that happen?
- OK, nothing gets triggered in my head but I'm just like brah, we ova.
- I'll say you just asking people like that, you know, brah, what are you doing?
- But hey, that's probably more than what you're known for brah.
- It's like a local fucking nobody tequila, brah.
- You know, blood is Mother Nature's saliva, brah.
Examples
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Howdy, brah.
Fiction book (1991) -
That's because we're the best, brah.
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Do yourself a favor, brah, and quit while you ahead.
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Whoa, brah, easy now ...
Fiction book (1991) -
What are you doing, brah?
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You'll tell your kids about it, brah.
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But don't worry about it, brah.
Fiction book (1991) -
Brah, look, hey, if you don't want her, let me have her.
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Relax, brah.
Fiction book (1991) -
Brah, can you believe we made it to the concert on time?
Synonyms
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
380
9.3
A short sound people make to show mild amusement or slight disbelief
293
8.3
A casual word to get a friend's attention and show surprise or sympathy
101
8.8
A short sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden understanding
76
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
34
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
31
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
30
9.9
A short word people use to show surprise, disbelief, or frustration
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
15
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or admiration
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
7
9.9
A short exclamation used to show surprise or get someone's attention
7
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
4
9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
2
9.9
A casual way to say hello to someone
2
9.9
A short shout that copies a chicken's cluck to show alarm or get attention
An informal word said to show surprise, doubt, or annoyance
A rude spoken word used to show surprise, anger or admiration
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word brah comes from Hawaiian Pidgin braddah, which means 'brother', and people use it as a quick call to a friend or to show surprise. So when someone says brah to get your attention or react, it's like saying 'hey bro'.