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ladybro en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From lady + bro.

Meanings

1. (slang) A female comrade or friend.
   • It doesn’t make sense that bros get paid more than ladybros for the same job. 2012 July 16, Ruby Mahoney, “feminist of the week: kat muscat”, in Lip:
   • I can forgive ladybros, who were reared on a diet of sassy women's magazines and Sex And The City clichés, for succumbing to titles like Men Are From Uranus and Become a Man Whisperer. 2012 October 31, Angela Clarke, “Blonde's Eye View: What are you reading?”, in Wharf:
   • Leaving feminist blog Jezebel to declare: “I have a dream that one day ladies can be considered ladybros without having to show their ladylumps.” 2011 November 22, Jaclyn Tersigni, “Why is GQ's 'Bro of the Year' wearing lingerie?”, in The Globe and Mail:

Forms

Synonyms

broette · sister · brosephine · dudette