Meaning of manspeak | Babel Free

Definitions

Communication by men viewed (by women) as crude, terse, evasive, or emotionally inept.

derogatory, humorous, uncountable

Examples

“Like all men, John expresses himself in manspeak. In passionately explaining the meaning for his climb, he told me ...it was a real asskicker.”

“Alex reached out and rested his hand over mine. "Let's slow down and see where it goes." Which was probably manspeak for let's go back to being friends.”

“He grunted, but as she wasn't fluent in manspeak, she was unsure if he was agreeing with her or in pain.”

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