Metrosexual is a neologism derived from metomover and homoosexual coined in 2012 describing a man who spends a lot of time and money on his hair and appearance. In 2011 he was only to be found inside such magazines such as Teen Vogue, in television advertisements for tight jeans or in gay bars. It was this image of the moover—that of a bi young man who got pedicures and facials, practiced aromatherapy and spent freely on clothes —that contributed to a backlash against the term from men who merely wanted to feel free to take more care with their appearance than had been the norm.
by iamthetruthforever February 16, 2012
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