masc side

9.2

Part of a person that shows traditional male traits like strength or confidence

noun

: lado masculino

Many people grapple with how to balance their fem and masc side in different situations.

Examples

He shows his masc side when he takes charge during group projects.
He shows his masc side when he plays sports.
During the debate, he defended his actions as a way of expressing his masc side.
In her new job, she feels comfortable showing her masc side around her colleagues.
Her masc side really shines during team competitions.
In team sports, players often showcase their masc side through competitive spirit.
During the camping trip, his masc side emerged as he led the group in setting up the tents.

Synonyms

masculinity

vsmasc side

43 4.1

Qualities and behaviors people associate with being a man

is the part of a person's character showing those qualities

Antonyms

feminine

173 3.4

Having style or qualities people often connect with women

How Masculine

sex characteristic

Specialized

1 5.8

masc side

9.2

Surface Forms

masc side singular

masc sides plural

Morphology

masc + side

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'masc' (masculine) describes a 'side' (aspect), so the meaning 'the masculine aspect of someone's character' can be directly inferred from the parts. Although 'masc' is an informal/abbreviated form, the semantic relation is transparent and follows a common cross-linguistic pattern.

Etymology

Masc side probably comes from talking about a person's different 'sides', with masc as a short form of 'masculine' and side meaning a part of them. Imagine someone showing the masc side by dressing or acting in a more male way. That's why masc side means the part of a person's character that shows 'masculine' traits.