bruh moment

Meaning

A 'bruh moment' is a slang term used to describe a situation that is so awkward, disappointing, or facepalm-worthy that it leaves you speechless. It originates from internet meme culture, where the word 'bruh' is used as an interjection of disbelief. It is highly casual and often used humorously among friends or online.

Examples

• Dropping my phone in the toilet right after buying it was an absolute bruh moment.

  Dropping my phone in the toilet right after buying it was an absolute bruh moment.

• He waved back at someone who was actually waving to the person behind him—total bruh moment.

  He waved back at someone who was actually waving to the person behind him—total bruh moment.

• When the teacher started sharing her screen and we saw her shopping cart, it was a major bruh moment.

  When the teacher started sharing her screen and we saw her shopping cart, it was a major bruh moment.

• I spent an hour looking for my glasses only to realize they were on my head. Talk about a bruh moment.

  I spent an hour looking for my glasses only to realize they were on my head. Talk about a bruh moment.

• We walked all the way to the restaurant only to find out it's closed on Tuesdays. Real bruh moment right there.

  We walked all the way to the restaurant only to find out it's closed on Tuesdays. Real bruh moment right there.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I had a bruh moment with my boss during the serious business meeting.

  ✓ I had an awkward moment with my boss during the serious business meeting.

  Bruh moment is extremely casual internet slang and is inappropriate to use in professional or formal settings.

• ✗ That movie was a very bruh moment.

  ✓ That movie had a real bruh moment.

  Bruh moment is a noun phrase, not an adjective. You cannot use 'very' directly before it.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Locking my keys inside the car on a rainy day was a total ___.

  💡 An awkward, frustrating, or stupid situation.

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  bruh moment

• When he forgot his own girlfriend's name, everyone in the room experienced a collective ___.

  💡 A facepalm-worthy event.

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  bruh moment