he-man
[hee-man]
- a strong, tough, virile man.
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Origin of he-man
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
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Examples from the Web for he-man
Contemporary Examples
He-Man has the power of Grayskull, and Lion-O has the Sword of Thundera, and there's something to be said for both sides.
Historical Examples
Men like what the magazines call “a red-blooded, two-fisted, he-man.”
The Book of Business EtiquetteNella Henney
Sniping was the job for a he-man, if one had to be away from home at all.
Steel has often been described by its old timers as a "he-man's game."
SteelCharles Rumford Walker
Peter was a real "he-man," and wasn't going to waste himself.
100%: The Story of a PatriotUpton Sinclair
That Squint man aint no lady-killer, honey, but hes shuah a he-man from the groun up!
The RanchmanCharles Alden Seltzer
he-man
- informal a strongly built muscular man
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Word Origin and History for he-man
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