masc
Male, in grammar
Masc is short for masculine, used especially in LGBTQ+ contexts to describe gender presentation or energy that leans traditionally male: looking for masc guys, she has a masc vibe.
The term appears in dating profiles and casual conversation, often contrasted with femme.
It can describe appearance, mannerisms, or overall aesthetic regardless of the person's actual gender.
Sperm-producing sex
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
- boyishResembling a young lad
- butchMasculine in manner
- tomboyGirl favoring rough play
presenting · coded · heteronormative · patriarchal · binary · cisgender · traditional · conventional
Physically powerful, well-muscled
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
- strappingMuscular and hale
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- robustStrong and durable
muscular · powerful · sturdy · broad-shouldered · chiseled · buff · ripped · stocky
Excessive masculine pride
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
tough · gruff · aggression · cowboy · biker · leather · stubble · tattoo
male
Sperm-producing sex
tomboy · presenting · coded · heteronormative · patriarchal · binary · cisgender · traditional · conventional
brawny
Physically powerful, well-muscled
robust · muscular · powerful · sturdy · broad-shouldered · chiseled · buff · ripped · stocky · husky
machismo
Excessive masculine pride
dominance · tough · gruff · aggression · cowboy · biker · leather · stubble · tattoo · wrestler
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
libido · stamina · prowess · beard · stubble · jawline · baritone · brawn · musculature · fatherhood
gentleman
Courteous, honorable man
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
suave · debonair · refined · polished · dignified · groomed · courtly · gallant · distinguished · courteous
- toxic masculinityHarmful rigid male norms
- masculine energy
- masculine identityMale sense of self
- masculine and feminineThe two primary genders
- traditional masculinityConventional male gender norms
- masculine idealModel of true manhood
masculine, masculinity, masculinist, masculinized, masculinize, masculinities, masculinization, masculinizing