he-man
Americannoun
plural
he-mennoun
Etymology
Origin of he-man
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Abdiel joined the Graham company in 2011, but came to find the Graham repertoire, with its he-man roles for male dancers, limiting.
From New York Times
It is a trend that could make classic Hollywood he-man John Wayne proud.
From Washington Times
Motivated to impress the show’s producers, he landed a part in the musical’s he-man chorus by performing handsprings.
From Washington Post
Despite Johnson’s evident charisma, the movies wanted a he-man.
From New York Times
Shielding himself from harm, he-man Putin looks on impotently as Russia’s coronavirus caseload spirals upwards and the global oil price, key source of Kremlin cash, goes the other way.
From The Guardian
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