man-boobs
Pectoral fat deposits
Man-boobs are enlarged breasts on a male, whether from excess fat, hormonal conditions, or steroid use.
The term is mildly mocking: He started working out to get rid of his man-boobs.
Also spelled as one word or shortened to moobs.
Male breast tissue growth
- breast tissueGlandular chest matter
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
endocrinology · puberty · adolescence · mastectomy · androgens · hypogonadism · anabolic steroids · aromatase
Playful, mild ridicule
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
shame · judgment · stereotyping · derision · insults · taboo · body-shaming · slang
Uncomfortable awareness of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- appearanceOutward visible form
- masculinityMale gender characteristics
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
clothing · swimsuit · locker room · shirtless · chest · embarrassment · confidence · perception
Activity for fitness
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- push-upsBodyweight chest exercise
- pectoralsChest wall muscles
diet · calories · body fat · gym · cardio · strength training · muscle tone · nutrition
gynecomastia
Male breast tissue growth
- breast tissueGlandular chest matter
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
testosterone · endocrinology · puberty · adolescence · mastectomy · androgens · hypogonadism · anabolic steroids · aromatase · liver disease
teasing
Playful, mild ridicule
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
humiliation · shame · judgment · stereotyping · derision · insults · taboo · body-shaming · slang · moobs
self-consciousness
Uncomfortable awareness of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- appearanceOutward visible form
- masculinityMale gender characteristics
mirror · clothing · swimsuit · locker room · shirtless · chest · embarrassment · confidence · perception · comparison
exercise
Activity for fitness
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- push-upsBodyweight chest exercise
pectorals · diet · calories · body fat · gym · cardio · strength training · muscle tone · nutrition
man-boobspecs
Chest muscles, informally
flat chest · six-pack · barrel chest · beach body · athletic build
man, boob, manly, manliness, manhood, mankind, manful, boobs, booby