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Brolic
BRAH-lik
Local meaning
Extremely muscular, powerfully built, or visibly strong; sometimes extended to anything unusually sturdy or forceful.
Brolic is strongly connected with New York hip-hop language and gym talk, although it now circulates much more widely. It usually praises or notices size and strength rather than describing technical athletic ability.
Example in context
- “He came back from training looking brolic.”
How it is used
Strong New York hip-hop association with broader contemporary U.S. use.
impressed, descriptive, sometimes teasing
gym talk, sports, fashion, hip-hop conversation
Strong New York hip-hop association with broader contemporary U.S. use.
Comments about another person’s body can be unwelcome. Brolic describes appearance or perceived strength, not health, character, or consent to be evaluated.
Spelling and scope
Strong New York hip-hop association with broader contemporary U.S. use.
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Frequently asked questions
Does brolic mean muscular?
Yes. It usually means extremely muscular, powerfully built, or very strong-looking.
Is brolic only New York slang?
No. It has strong New York hip-hop associations but is now understood in many other places.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- brolicMerriam-Webster
Dictionary definition and history of brolic as extremely muscular or broadly strong, with early hip-hop evidence.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.