men's men
Stereotypically masculine fellows
Men's men is the plural of man's man—men who embody traditional masculine qualities and prefer the company of other men.
They enjoy stereotypically male pursuits like sports, hunting, or working with their hands, and tend to be more comfortable in male social settings than mixed company: They were men's men who spent their weekends fishing and playing poker.
Determination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- courageFortitude facing danger
bravery · strength · endurance · tenacity · determination · mettle · backbone · steadfastness
Adult male status
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- ruggednessTough, uneven character
muscularity · potency · beard · gentleman · chivalry · gallantry · swagger · bravado
Kinship among men
- bondingForming close connections
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- mateshipAustralian ideal of loyalty
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
solidarity · loyalty · companionship · kinship · rapport · confidants · chums · pals
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- leaderOne who guides others
- heroOne admired for courage
- patriarchMale head of family
- elderSenior figure of authority
guide · example · inspiration · coach · adviser · sage · pillar · stand-up guy
Primary household earner
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
- jockSports-obsessed person
- hunterPursuer of prey
sportsman · blue-collar · old-school · traditionalist · stoic · dominant · meat-eater · tough guy
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
courage · bravery · strength · endurance · tenacity · determination · mettle · backbone · steadfastness · valor
manhood
Adult male status
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
ruggedness · muscularity · potency · beard · gentleman · chivalry · gallantry · swagger · bravado · gruffness
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- bondingForming close connections
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- mateshipAustralian ideal of loyalty
comradeship · solidarity · loyalty · companionship · kinship · rapport · confidants · chums · pals · mates
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
elder · guide · example · inspiration · coach · adviser · sage · pillar · stand-up guy · straight shooter
breadwinner
Primary household earner
hunter · sportsman · blue-collar · old-school · traditionalist · stoic · dominant · meat-eater · tough guy · macho
men's menmetrosexuals
Style-conscious heterosexual men
dandies · fops · mama's boys · sissies · aesthetes