man crush

the non-erotic, near-romantic feelings a gay man has for a woman.
When I saw Angelina Jolie in in "Wanted," I felt infatuated. I didn't want to date her, but it was a total man crush.
by Justin the Bartender February 07, 2011
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man crush

A word used to describe a competitive interaction between males. Often the users of this phrase are female's with crushes on Johnny Depp.
That Andyn said Danny had a man crush on Kahan was evidence that she had a thing for pirates.
by Adolphus March 21, 2005
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Man Crush

When a straight man has a "crush" on another man, not sexual but kind of idolizing him.
Many straight men end up having man crushes on Johnny Depp (I don't blame them).
by Na March 29, 2004
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Man Crush

Noun.

When a heterosexual man has intense admiration for another man, to the point that it seems like sexual attraction (but it's not). This is usually a submissive-dominant relationship, since the person with the man crush will usually do or say anything to win the respect of (or a high-five from) the crushee.
Person 1: Jay's not here, he's off playing one-on-one basketball with Frank.

Person 2: I thought Jay hated sports.

Person 1: Man crush...

Person 2: Ah, say no more.
by Stullman April 30, 2011
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Man Crush

For a man to have a very close platonic friendship and/or admiration for another man.
"Ben Affleck has had a man crush on Matt Damon for a long time."
by Emily Fox June 30, 2005
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Man Crush

When a guy loves another guy dearly, not queerly
Guy 1: You heard about Aaron
Guy 2: Yeah, his man crushes are getting out of hand
by Damion Ackert-Owen December 23, 2008
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Man Crush

When a man/boy admires another man, can be a footballer, actor, athlete or singer.
It is by no means homosexual, and does not involve sexual feelings.
This 'man crush' can be based upon admiration and sometimes jealousy.
Men can often deny this man crush and slander their man-crush's image and achievements since they are jealous.
However, they feel very strongly about this crush, and it can often be based on the female attention this male receives.
"I reckon Johnny Depp is a pretty darn attractive"
"Mate, you've got a man crush"
by Wig.man.70 April 28, 2009
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