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hypermasculine

American  
[hahy-per-mas-kyuh-lin] / ˌhaɪ pərˈmæs kjə lɪn /

adjective

  1. excessively masculine or overemphasizing traits generally perceived as masculine.


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We started texting throughout the day, sharing memes, cat pictures and jokes about the hypermasculine beasts at the gym.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

"Black men may have a desire to be vulnerable in their relationships but that is often suppressed by the need to keep up with a hypermasculine image."

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2023

Mitchell has a basic mastery of the hypermasculine tropes of comic book culture and professional sports.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022

While the details remain unclear, Mr. Crisp said that Ms. Watkins found it challenging to spend years in hypermasculine organizations like the Army and the Oath Keepers.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Some people have suggested these masks are inherently problematic, hypermasculine or toxic.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022

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