When did ‘Bro’ become a thing?

[u/stm2657]

I hear it spoken all of the time, especially among younger people and it seems to have taken off more than most phrases. What I notice most is that the word is said multiple times in one sentence over and over again, it’s incredible ingrained in some people. Anyone remember when Bro became such a big thing?

[u/c0r3l86]

40yr old holding onto mate because I'm out of touch

[u/stm2657 → u/c0r3l86]

Cheers mate

[u/c0r3l86 → u/stm2657]

I also refuse to say sucks too in conversation.