man flu
"Man flu" is a humorous term that plays on the stereotype of men exaggerating the severity of their minor illnesses, like colds.
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Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(colloquial, humorous)A man's exaggerated response to a minor illness, often a cold, suggesting he is experiencing it more intensely than he actually is.
Example
- John's complaining about his cold again; he's got a serious case of man flu.
B2Stereotype
(colloquial, humorous)A term implying that a man is being overly dramatic about mild symptoms compared to how a woman might handle the same illness.
Example
- Whenever he gets a sniffle, he acts like it's the end of the world—classic man flu.