In the simplest of definition, a man child is an immature guy who just refuses to grow up. This doesn't mean he necessarily lives at home with mom and dad ― although he probably should considering the way he functions in the real world ― but that he just doesn't have his life together.
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A man by age but a child in mentality and actions. Usually an inability to get over the "frat boy" or "party boy" phase. Can't have fun without a beer; oftentimes brews his own beer. Still relate to women as sex objects (even in they're married) and are emotionally undeveloped (e.g., fight for their rights mentality even if there is nothing worth fighting; rarely takes responsibility for own failings). A general irritant to women and men that have matured.
by Agulowok February 20, 2010
Get the man child mug.A man child is a male who is over the age of 25, who still lives as though he is a juvenile. Many man-children are not gainfully employed, and survive off of the financial support of their enabling parents. Heavy video-game addiction to fantasy games such as World of Warcraft are key to the man-child.
"You'll never believe it, but that 30-year old uber-gamer man child who lives door to me finally got a job!"
by MarcusI January 7, 2008
Get the man child mug.A man child is an individual (usually male) who still hold traits of a child (adolescent). These traits include whining, pettiness, insecurity and not being able to take the blame.
by Yeti86 February 10, 2019
Get the Man Child mug.A man with the character of a young child. Also could be a juvenile who is too young to be old, but too old to be young. An old soul trapped in the body of an adolescent. A man who is too old for babysitting, but desperately needs it.
plural: manchildren
plural: manchildren
"Her boyfriend, Darren, is a complete and total man child. I'd offer to babysit it, but it's kind of creepy."
by MrBunny January 4, 2012
Get the man child mug.A Man Child is a fully-grown male that acts like a baby. A Man Child usually whines, complains, and thinks everything is unfair. Man Children in the workplace can be recognized as one who is always complaining about the rules and/or shows too much emotion ex. Crying.
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