broski

English

Alternative forms

  • brosky

Etymology

From bro, shortening of brother + -ski, from Russian -ский (-skij, “adjectival suffix”) or Polish -ski. Perhaps influenced by Russki.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -əʊski

Noun

broski (plural broskis)

  1. (slang) brother; a male sibling
  2. (slang) brother; a male comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals.
  3. (slang) Used to address a male

Usage notes

  • May be used to invoke a sort of Russianness or comradeship.
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