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retrosexual

/ ˌrɛtrəʊˈsɛksjʊəl /

noun

  1. a heterosexual man who spends little time and money on his personal appearance


adjective

  1. of or relating to such men

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Word History and Origins

Origin of retrosexual1

C20: from retro (sense 2) + ( hetero ) sexual

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Example Sentences

"Retrosexual" has replaced "metrosexual" to describe a breed of über-masculine fashionistos (clad in $300 flannel shirts).

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