brohug
Masculine quick embrace
A brohug is a hug between male friends, typically brief and accompanied by back-slapping to maintain masculine distance from a full embrace.
The combination signals affection while defusing any suggestion of intimacy: They greeted each other with a brohug and launched into catching up.
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
- dapInformal fist greeting
- fist bumpKnuckle-to-knuckle greeting
- back slapCongratulatory strike between shoulders
- chest bumpCelebratory torso-to-torso impact
pound · one-armed · pat · squeeze · welcome · reunion · hello · farewell
Goodwill among companions
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- solidarityUnity among allies
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- connectionA joining or relation
loyalty · trust · bromance · homie · buddy · pal · crew · squad
Defeating an opponent
- winAchieve victory
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- goalDesired end result
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
congratulations · success · triumph · championship · score · clutch · comeback · high-five
handshake
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
- dapInformal fist greeting
- fist bumpKnuckle-to-knuckle greeting
- back slapCongratulatory strike between shoulders
chest bump · pound · one-armed · pat · squeeze · welcome · reunion · hello · farewell · greeting
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- solidarityUnity among allies
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
connection · loyalty · trust · bromance · homie · buddy · pal · crew · squad · support
victory
Defeating an opponent
achievement · congratulations · success · triumph · championship · score · clutch · comeback · high-five · team
platonic
Friendly without romance
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
- heteroAttracted to opposite sex
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
tough · brief · firm · stoic · guarded · casual · cool · nonchalant · reserved · restrained
brohugbear hug
Tight, enveloping embrace
tight squeeze · warm embrace · tight embrace · handshake · nod
brohugcold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
snub · handshake · formal bow · dismissal · standoffishness
brohugcold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
rejection · snub · dismissal · brush-off · turned back
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