Meaning of MAMIL | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Acronym of middle-aged man in Lycra, a previously non-athletic man, between 35 and 50, who has taken up cycling seriously for health and/or social reasons.
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2. Alternative letter-case form of MAMIL.
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3. Acronym of middle-aged matron in Lycra, a female equivalent.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, derogatory

Examples

“‘We have⟳ just been overtaken by a M.A.M.I.L.’ Karen pointed to the cyclist that was now far in the distance. ‘What is a MAMIL?’ ‘It's a Middle Aged Man In Lycra. That is what happens to lots of middle aged men, they decide⟳ to take⟳ up cycling and wear⟳ lycra, which is not the most fetching look⟳ on a middle aged man.’”

“Cycling has created the phenomenon of the MAMIL—Middle-Aged Men In Lycra—because it's enjoyable, it's accessible and it's easy to take⟳ up. All you need⟳ to know⟳ is how to ride⟳ a bike.”

“And ladies, if you have⟳ a man at home taking an unusual interest⟳ in how you shave your legs, you may have⟳ a Mamil in the making too.”

“In other words, we Mamils are pathetic creatures, cramming our spreading midriffs into unsightly spandex sports gear and spending unfeasible sums of money on custom-made carbon-fibre racing bikes.”

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