Golden retriever energy

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."

Golden retriever energy by SamuelleDeChamplaine April 12, 2020

Golden retriever energy

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."

Golden retriever energy by SamuelleDeChamplaine April 15, 2020