Term used by economists to reflect that for the first time in economic history, the male unemployment rate has surpassed the female unemployment rate. In the last year (2008-09) 82 percent of pink slips have been handed to male workers.
A male friend with whom another person spends large amounts of time. Describing someone as your "manpanion" does not imply that any sort of sexual activity takes place.
A combination of the words "man" and "companions", this term is used to describe a straight but less romantic bromance. Also used to describe (straight) men who do things together. A comical connotation is recommended.