Meaning & use

frat bro

noun·Everyday

An informal, often mocking term for a male fraternity member who embodies typical fraternity culture, such as partying or macho bravado.

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The frat bros were tailgating in the parking lot hours before the game started.

He called his roommate a frat bro after seeing his collection of college hoodies and koozies.

A note on using this word

Frat bro leans more toward a stereotype of loud, party-focused fraternity culture than the more neutral "frat guy."

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