broheim

[wowie]

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Dictionary definition of “broheim”

broheim n. brother; friend, buddy. Also broham, brougham, or (rarely) broheem. English, Relationships, Slang

Editorial Note: This term was recently popularized by the movie A History of Violence. Etymological Note: The Berkeley High School Slang Dictionary (2004, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California) says that the brougham variation derives from the Cadillac Brougham, a high-end sedan; however, there is no substantiation for this and it is highly unlikely.

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2006 Missy Schwartz Entertainment Weekly (Feb. 10) “William Hurt A History Of Violence” p. 64: One moment he’s embracing his long-lost brother Joey (Viggo Mortensen) with great affection; the next, he’s calmly ordering his goons to whack that same “broheim” for treachery.

Comments

[velcro-girl999.livejournal.com]

*whispers* I have a confession to make. This one word drove me NUTS and was (IMO) a detractor from William Hurt's performance. I don't know if it felt to me like he wasn't selling it enough ... it just seemed phony. I've heard the word used before with a little more authenticity. It just felt wrong in this case. I do like the way Desmond calls everyone “brother” in Lost.

[wwowie.livejournal.com]

brotha. it's Des' accent that does me in.

The whole scene in the house seemed really over the top to me. Broheim, or howeva you spell it, just clinched that fact for me.

[kisli.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I thought the whole "broheim" thing was odd.

Spooky, but hubby calls everyone "brotha", always has. When I heard Desmond say it, it freaked me out!

Anyone watch "Dog, the Bounty Hunter"? The whole Hawaiian thing of calling everyone "Bra", I love that!

[wwowie.livejournal.com]

I love how Des says that. Reminds me of a friend calling her daughter... Heatha!