older brothers
Born-before male siblings
Older brothers are male siblings born before oneself.
The phrase captures a specific family relationship with its attendant dynamics—protection, rivalry, hand-me-downs, and serving as models or cautionary tales.
My older brothers taught me to throw a punch.
She had two older brothers who scared off every boyfriend.
- hand-me-downsPre-worn inherited garments
- borrowed clothesGarments temporarily taken from another
- siblingBrother or sister
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- outgrownBecame too large for
looking out for · advisor · piggyback · backseat driver · pecking order · protection · guidance · childhood · mentorship · seniors · overshadowed · primogeniture · teasing · role models · lookout · bunk beds · responsibility · relatives
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