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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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alpha male

A domineering and aggressive male. Instinctually forces his will upon other males and females to get his way through any means necessary, including violence. Unhibited and primitive.
Have you seen the way the boss runs the show...he's definitely an alpha male.
by iceveiled June 30, 2006
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beta male

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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Phi Male

A male who hangs around females more than with males. He feels that females understand him more than his mates. Rarely heterosexual.
"Where is Ben?"
"He went with Clarissa and her friends for an ice-cream."
"That damn Phi Male."
"Do you think he is gay?"
by CoffeeK_ February 8, 2021
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male blinders

The invisible barrier that covers a man's perception of the truth.

Pleading total ignorance to a situation.
He kept saying "I don't understand what happened. I thought everything was fine" when his wife filed for divorce.
by Kelly J April 7, 2005
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male-man

(meil'-mæn) n., pl. -men, 1. a man so manly that he must be referred to in multiple word form. 2. a supreme being.
If you can defeat Chuck Norris, you will become a male-man.
by The Real Boyardee October 11, 2009
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alpha-male

1) the dominant member of a pack of wolves.
2) any person with a dominating personality, causing the assertion of or struggle for leadership in almost any situation.
While Dubya was busily pretending to be an alpha-male whilst getting coked up and going AWOL from his Air National Guard unit during Vietnam, John Kerry was matter-of-factly leading his swiftboat successfully through enemy fire in true alpha-male form.
by FunkyBumpkin April 29, 2005
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