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mantuary 

1. A place where a man can go to get away from the world, more generally a place where your wife and your mistress are not. It can be a permanent structure such as a special room in the house (commonly a basement)or could be the fishing boat.
2. An area or activity that men congregate to let it all hang out with out being called disgusting. A place where men can freely scratch their balls, burp, fart and use foul language without having to worry about who they will offend.
3. A location where a man can be alone without certain distractions and gather his thoughts.
1. After a 60 hour work week, Geoff decided to retreat to his mantuary. That way he would not have to listen to his wife Elisabeth bitch about the lawn.
mantuary by T Y January 10, 2008
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Mantuary 

A sanctuary from the evils of women, where a man can scratch his balls in peace.

Where men go to release the overwhelming buildup of testosterone throughout the day
Alfred, Rachel wants a divorce, to the Mantuary!

My wife tells me I shouldn't drink so much, whenever she starts yelling I retreat to the mantuary, its my little paradise on earth.
Mantuary by MAN^2 January 31, 2023
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The month of January, whereby men partake in a month long celebration of masculinity with activities enshrining masculinity: Unadulterated violence, booze, meat, and chivalry.
The growing of Facial hair in a full out bearded style, to represent the rejection of aesthetics.

The consumption of meat and/or beer (bonus points for both) with/as every meal.

The masculine duty of protecting women in need.

Partaking/instigating fist fights with those who are deemed combat able. Combatants include: Douche bags, consenting MEN, and Douche bags. No hair pulling, biting, or other feminine behaviours are acceptable.

Other masculine behaviour. All acts must be witnessed by fellow MEN partaking in MANUARY.

Girl: "Why did you get in a fist fight with that greasy guy grinding on every girl in sight?"
MAN: "Because he was a douche and it's MANUARY"

Girl: "Why don't you have some salad?"
MAN: "It's MANUARY"

boy: "By golly! She looks like she'd be easy, and she has cute friends!"
MAN: *Left Hook* "It's MANUARY. Hello ladies, how is your evening?"
Manuary by The one and only Prole November 2, 2009

Manctuary 

A man's sanctuary, a man cave, a basement or getaway within the household.
While the old lady's having her tupperware party, me and boys are heading downstairs to my manctuary to play some cards and drink some tall boys!
Manctuary by sweetjdubs June 19, 2010
During the month of January, men who grow out their facial hair. Exact reasons for this are unknown, yet theories have arose as it being in response to the high stress nature of the holiday season, thereby men resorting to mantastic facial hair to compensate for seeing their in-laws.
"Hank, looking good with the beard." "It's Manuary buddy, act accordingly."
manuary by yourdutchgoober April 3, 2007
a male secretary; one who performs secretarial duties and is male. pronounced MAN-tarry
Just call his mantary; he'll set an appointment for you.
mantary by apparelbycheryl August 26, 2007
During the month of January, a select group of individuals on social media outlets celebrate men's body positivity as part of the feminist movement. This controversial month is disliked by some feminists who prefer feminism to be for women, but is adored by others. A current issue, manuary is going to continue.
Hey, I heard it's Manuary; it's great that men can be positive about their bodies, too!
manuary by invilite January 4, 2017
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