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beta male

A man who is content with nontraditional gender roles; i.e., he is not threatened by intelligent and/or powerful women, and he does not have to be in control of every situation to maintain his sense of self. (Frequently, he does manifest a quiet kind of confidence and control over his surroundings, but it's not important to him that this is noticed by others.)

A beta male is often introverted, intelligent, and introspective. Though he may have been branded a "nerd" growing up, the adult beta is frequently a thoughtful, capable, and fascinating individual whom many women find appealing.

Alpha males, especially those of lesser intelligence and abilities, tend to feel threatened by beta males, who are increasingly preferred by women in modern times.
Peter Parker (Spider-Man) and Jim Halpert (The Office) are famous examples of beta males.
by Kat8210 September 19, 2010
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Bay-tuh may-ul: An XY chromosome hominid without dominant gender expressions. Generally shorter, smaller, and less imposing than their larger, and more aggressive, Alpha counterparts. Often found in occupations and roles that require no spine or testicular fortitude. A liberal male. Sometimes camouflaged with alpha clothing or verbal expressions but lacking in true male behavior (sometimes confused with a lesbian or an XX feminist). An urbanite or hipster-Democrat.
"After protesting all afternoon, Roland and the other beta males went to Starbucks for a quick no-foam, half-caf, soy latte"
by Gronk the destroyer March 11, 2017
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a beta male in all entirety. To be a female in a male body . To have your wife be more of a man than you.

Eg - sash is a major beta male
by Basedgodofbaseness April 24, 2015
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A beta male is someone who has characteristics of a female, e.g. you.
Me: Look at that beta male searching for the definition of beta male. Pathetic.
by ihfsdihaoifd March 7, 2022
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A male that submits to the girlfriend he just so happens to have.
Mark is such a beta male, he started to doze off because his girlfriend started scratching his head.
by It's me Jasper December 5, 2019
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A man who is obsessed with trying to convince everyone around him that he is an alpha male. Beta males are the most violent and aggressive of all men. Prisons are filled with beta males. A true alpha male never needs to convince anyone, doesn't care if he is one, and might not even know it. The genuine admiration and respect that a man receives from other men, due to his good character, intelligence, and leadership, is what makes an alpha male. Beta males will never attain alpha status by demeaning other men. Women who are attracted to beta males share the same poor character and low self esteem.
beta male: "do you want me to go beat up that creepy guy that keeps trying to talk to you?"
woman: "sure"
by iyhnALEX April 21, 2014
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A man that is unsure what to do next, yet willing to do it, whatever it may be. Usually a man that is waiting for direction from a woman because he is under the delusion that he will get a lifetime of pussy for being there for her, whenever, where ever...essentially missing the point of being a man.
Dave opened the car door and said, "sorry honey, I couldn't get over here faster, I had to first put the car in park, then shut it off, unbuckle my seat-belt then open my door and I could only run so fast to get to you. So sorry. Where do you want to eat honey?"

Karen, (thinking--"Shut the fuck up already you Beta Male") stewing, then says, "I told you I wanted Mexican, how many times do I have to tell you?"
by Dick Grayson II August 5, 2010
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