The first known use of the word "bruh" appeared much later, in the 1890s, according to Merriam Webster. Back then it was being spelled "brer" and comes from the "Br'er Rabbit," a series of stories ...

"Bruh" is popular on TikTok as users have taken the word to launch into a story, express shock, or confusion, or even to address their parents or teachers, Brennan and Cohen said. Cohen says young ...

What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness ...

How has internet culture brought us to "bruh" For a long time, "bruh" was put aside in favor of "bro" or "bra" (as surfers liked to call each other). The use of "bruh" is a perfect example of how ...

Now bruh is being used widely by a younger generation, in all kinds of ways, too. BRENNAN: Depending on how you say it and who it's said to and the context, it can mean anything.