YAMIL is an acronym for: “Young Attractive Men In Lycra” that first appeared in closed underground circles consisting of admires of this secret brotherhood.
The term is best described with reference to its opposite, the MAMIL, with whom they only share two common features: Lycra and a bike.
The two species diverge on numerous characteristics: A YAMIL does not ride a bike because of a midlife crisis, but because it is a way of life. Furthermore, the YAMIL will ride his bike all year despite bad weather, whereas the MAMIL only rides when the sun is shining, and in case of bad weather will seek inside his house.
The term is best described with reference to its opposite, the MAMIL, with whom they only share two common features: Lycra and a bike.
The two species diverge on numerous characteristics: A YAMIL does not ride a bike because of a midlife crisis, but because it is a way of life. Furthermore, the YAMIL will ride his bike all year despite bad weather, whereas the MAMIL only rides when the sun is shining, and in case of bad weather will seek inside his house.
by Ordbogen February 02, 2020