Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century
- Posted on June 25, 2025
- By NPR
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Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century

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 and seemingly everything else under the sun.