man mode
The term "man mode" can have varied meanings across different contexts, including military fatigue, transgender presentation, and manual operation in technical systems.
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Definition
C1Technical
(technical)A manual control setting in systems where operations are directed by the user rather than automated processes.
Example
- The pilot switched to man mode to manually adjust the aircraft's throttle.
C2Military
(slang, informal)A mental state of extreme fatigue where one performs only the essential tasks.
Example
- After the long march, the soldiers were in man mode, barely able to stay awake.
C2Transgender Community
(slang, informal)The act of presenting oneself with masculine traits, often used by trans women or transfeminine individuals.
Example
- She described going into man mode when she had to meet her family.
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