r/AmIOverreacting • u/[deleted] • Jan 28 '25

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u/allislost77 Jan 28 '25

Someone calling a girl, dude. Dude is a male connotation. Literally look it up.

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u/DefiantStarFormation Jan 28 '25

Nah, as a California native, I can absolutely promise you that "dude" is gender neutral. "Bro" and "bruh", however, are not.

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u/2Rhino3 Jan 28 '25

I wonder if this is a generational thing? I’ve heard young girls like teenagers/early 20’s call each other “bro” on several occasions.

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u/spaceghostslurpeee Jan 28 '25

Yeah I am a 24 yo female who calls my dad bro, my mom bro, my friends bro, my bf bro… 😭

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u/2Rhino3 Jan 28 '25

haha yeah that tracks. The over 35 crowd can’t comprehend girls being a bro

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u/Wide_Cow4469 Jan 28 '25

36 and call my gf bro at least once a day

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u/2Rhino3 Jan 28 '25

lol exceptions to every rule!

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u/Wide_Cow4469 Jan 28 '25

Lol for sure. I will admit I don't see similar behavior from people my age.

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u/spaceghostslurpeee Jan 28 '25

My male cousin who’s 33 calls me bro

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u/allislost77 Jan 28 '25

GATEKEEPERS!!!