brud

noun
  1. A colloquial term used to refer to a brother or close male friend, often used in informal contexts. noun
    Hey brud, do you want to hang out later?
    I can always count on my brud to have my back.
  2. A slang term used to describe a person who is considered to be a close companion or confidant, similar to 'bro' or 'buddy'. noun
    He's not just a friend, he's my brud.
    We grew up together, so he's more like a brud to me.