man boobs

Male breast tissue

Slang for enlarged breast tissue on a man, whether from excess fat, hormonal changes, or the medical condition gynecomastia.

The term is mildly mocking: He's been hitting the gym to get rid of his man boobs.

Often shortened to moobs.

stigma

body shaming

Criticizing physical appearance cruelly

derision · self-conscious · insecurity · embarrassment · shame · humiliation · locker room · shirtless · teasing · slang terms

medical

gynecomastia

Male breast tissue growth

endocrinologist · mammoplasty · liposuction · aromatase inhibitors · tamoxifen · anabolic steroids · puberty · andrology · endocrine disorder · obesity

lifestyle

exercise

Activity for fitness

diet · weight loss · push-ups · bench press · compression shirt · nutrition · calories · body composition · strength training · cardio

anatomy

chest

Ribcage region or strongbox

nipple · subcutaneous fat · chest wall · male breast · skin elasticity

Opposites
chest musculature

man boobspecs

Chest muscles, informally

muscle definition · barrel chest · jacked · shredded · athletic build

chest flatness

man boobsflat chest

beach body · cut · athletic build

Family

man, boob, manly, manliness, manhood, mankind, manful, unmanned, boobs

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG