action man

Bold physical performer

Action man describes a bold, physically capable male who thrives on adventure and daring feats—the type who skydives, climbs mountains, or rushes into danger.

The term often carries a slightly ironic edge, suggesting someone who cultivates or performs this image: He fancies himself an action man, but he's never left the suburbs.

In British usage, Action Man is also a brand of military action figure, the UK equivalent of G.I.

Joe.

adventurous

daring

Adventurous courage

courageous · intrepid · fearless · audacious · swashbuckler · explorer · stuntman · adrenaline · missions · escapades

toy

Hasbro

American toy conglomerate

vehicle · playset · doll · costume · roleplay · childhood · imaginative · scar · uniform · tank

collectible

figurine

Small ornamental sculpture

memorabilia · nostalgia · collector · rare · auction · display · packaging · resale · value · condition

masculine

macho

Overly masculine manner

rugged · tough · strength · virility · alpha · chiseled · athletic · soldier · military · combat

Opposites
decisiveness and initiative

action mandeliberator

One who thinks carefully

ditherer · procrastinator · hesitater · overthinker · fence-sitter

physical engagement

action mancouch potato

Habitual sedentary TV watcher

armchair general · armchair critic · bystander · spectator · desk jockey

masculinity archetype

action manmilquetoast

Meek, unassertive person

wimp · weakling · nebbish · intellectual · bookworm

Family

action, man, act, acts, acted, acting, actor, actors, actress

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G