To brag/show off. For example: "She loves to brom about her deals."

Where does the slang word Brom come from?

Brom is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Brom

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 30, 2025 · 1 definition

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Brom definition 1

To brag/show off.

"She loves to brom about her deals."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 30, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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