my brother in Christ

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From my + brother in Christ. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

[edit]

my brother in Christ (plural my brothers in Christ)

  1. (Internet slang) A condescending term of address, used before a statement which intends to dispel someone's lack of self-awareness.

Usage notes

[edit]
  • Despite using the word brother, this term is often applied regardless of gender. The female equivalent my sister in Christ is occasionally used, while the gender-neutral equivalent my sibling in Christ is rarely used.

References

[edit]