Pronunciations
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/ˈkɹɪptoʊ̯ˌbɹoʊ̯/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
An enthusiastic cryptocurrency supporter, usually male, especially a dogmatic, condescending one.
Usage- Derogatory
- Slang
- sometimes
- Broader terms
- Examples
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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.
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"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.
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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.