It's not like either word is new but I feel like "bro" and variations like bruh or brah have become way more commonly used in the last decade among younger people as a term of address in contexts where I would have just said dude

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[–] Jenniferrr@hexbear.net 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah it’s frustrating. Don’t know if I’m being misgendered but generally I assume I am if a man is calling me bro

[–] Des@hexbear.net 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

at least locally i've noticed it become totally gender neutral.

kind of like how "guys" is often used instead of the more neutral "ya'll" or "comrades"

[–] BatsAreRats@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

ah yes, masculinity assumed to be the default "gender neutral" option 🙃

[–] Des@hexbear.net 1 points 2 months ago

trust me i wish i could call everyone "gals"