- Used typically as part of surfer and skater vernacular. However, recently, the term has been used more commonly in circles of young adults in California. The term helps differentiate geography as after the creation of "bro," Californians wanted to segregate themselves by altering the term and making it their own.
Bra
noun; clipping also underwent vowel weakening
A nominal term that refers to an individual who is considered a close friend to another.
Etymology : Arose from "brother," then clipped to "bro," then underwent vowel weakening to "bra."
Source : "Hey bra, what are your plans tonight."-Friendly conversation Nov, 1st 2011
Last modified: 29 November 2011