male menopause

noun

a malaise that allegedly affects men in middle age and is said to be responsible for periods of emotional upset and uncharacteristic behavior.

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Origin of male menopause

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby male menopause

Malegaon, male gaze, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, maleic hydrazide, male menopause, malemute, Malenkov, malentendu, male pattern baldness, maleruption
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British Dictionary definitions for male menopause

male menopause

noun

a period in a man's later middle age in which he may experience an identity crisis as he feels age overtake his sexual powers
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