Phrase guide

mod man

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who experiments with and modifies the internals of machinery, electronics, or software that has been mass-produced; a creative mechanic or technician.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A man who is modern in style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • 1997 September, “ezmarelda” from worldnet.att.net, “Re: Learning to See”, alt.dreams.castaneda, Usenet ezmarelda: do u have a cracker jack degree in psychology from pete ross U? are ua [you a] mod man? Emilio: No degrees or pedigree.... I live in a modern world but seek another mode.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Short for modification man.

Short for modern man.