Phrase guide

my man

intj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

A term of address for a man, conveying awe or enthusiastic agreement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, slang

Examples

  • Right on! My man!
  • A: Hot damn, I can't believe he just scored another goal already! B: My man!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A familiar term of address for a man.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: man, bro
  • Hey, my man! Long time no see!
  • This round's on me, my man!
  • My man thought it was a good idea.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: man, bro

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A casual, complimentary term for a man.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • That's my man right there!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Jamaican Creole: mi dupes — term of address for a male friend