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retrosexual

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A man who embraces traditional masculinity in his dress and behavior.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

One who has not had sex in a very long time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

Examples

  • It's been so long I've become a retrosexual.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of retro + metrosexual. Apparently coined in the early 2000s by blogger Grau Magus.