brother-zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To view or categorize someone as a brotherly figure, rather than a potential romantic partner.

Word forms

brother-zone brother-zones brother-zoning brother-zoned

Etymology

From brother + zone, modelled on earlier friend-zone.

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