metrosexual
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- noun
- /ˌmɛtroʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
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metrosexual
- So they came up with a new male archetype, one who is more metrosexual, who is more sensitive, who cries more, and who is more in touch with his emotions.
- metrosexual trend
- metrosexual man
I'm trying to think you you're, you're a little bit of a metrosexual little bit.
- I'm trying to think you you're, you're a little bit of a metrosexual little bit.
- Yeah, it's a turn off too metrosexual.
Examples
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The popularity of the Twilight movies is also a testament to the appeal of metrosexual men.
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Like, do you think metrosexual is still a thing?
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Believe it or not, the metrosexual thing is hot here too.
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Or maybe because the women there were not really paying any attention to his metrosexual ways.
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His focus is helping slobs dress better and metrosexuals look like actual men.
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And you have on the coast these Ivy League educated, sleek, metrosexual men explaining policy to them.
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Same with men—if your manly cred is unassailable, you can get away with some metrosexual quirks.
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The fashion show featured many metrosexual men who paid great attention to their grooming and attire.
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He considers himself a metrosexual, often spending hours choosing fashionable outfits and skincare products.
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In today's society, being metrosexual is increasingly common among men who prioritize their appearance.
How Fashionable
Surface Forms
Morphology
metrosexual = metropolitan + sexual (semi-transparent) = metro + sexual
The form is a blend of 'metro' from 'metropolitan' and 'sexual', but the social label is only loosely predictable from the parts.
Etymology
The word metrosexual combines metro- meaning 'city', as in metropolitan, and -sexual as in 'heterosexual'. So it originally named a city man who spends a lot of time and money on his looks and style.