A term used to describe the character of young and attractive man – typically one with soft facial features and disheveled or "poofy" straight hair – who exhibit traits associated with a golden retriever dog.
These traits include: joyfulness, playfulness, high energy, silliness, adorableness, innocence or perceived as non-threatening, warmness, tenderness.
Originated from TikTok in the late 2010s.
"Did you see Wesley dance for joy when he got his acceptance letter?"
"Yeah, he exudes peak golden retriever energy."
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An attribute associated with young, attractive men – typically with dishevelled or fluffy hair – who share the energetic personality, playful behaviour, or kind innocence of a golden retriever.
"That boy is so silly and playful, he exudes golden retriever energy."
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