man crush

The term "man crush" describes a non-romantic admiration or deep respect one man feels for another, often seen in social and cultural contexts.

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Definition

B2Social Interaction

(colloquial)A strong, non-romantic admiration or affection that one man feels for another.

Example

  • He has a man crush on his favorite actor because of his impressive performances.
  • John's man crush on his mentor is evident in how he talks about him.

B2Cultural

(colloquial)A deep respect or admiration that a man has for another man, often characterized by a desire to emulate or befriend him.

Example

  • Many young athletes have a man crush on famous sports stars.
  • His man crush on the CEO is based on his leadership qualities.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "man crush":

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