cryptobro
/ˈkɹɪptoʊ̯ˌbɹoʊ̯/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An enthusiastic cryptocurrency supporter, usually male, especially a dogmatic, condescending one.
Derogatory; Slang
Example Sentences
- "He likes to cite Lambos—as in Lamborghini, the cryptobro trophy ride of choice—as shorthand for the excessive trappings of wealth, which do not interest him."
- ""When it comes to blockchain, never invest more than you can afford to lose. One hundred percent. High-risk gambling, day trading, speculating—that's the way of the crypto bros.""
- "Crypto bros defend the imbalance by noting that women are more risk-averse than men."
- "The crypto bros who spent millions getting Donald Trump elected seemed to get virtually everything they might want: a longtime industry investor elevated to White House adviser; one type of crypto given the imprimatur of the federal government; the near annihilation of effective regulatory scrutiny; invitations to White House dinners hosted by Mr. Trump."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkɹɪptoʊ̯ˌbɹoʊ̯/