supermale
Exaggerated masculine ideal
Supermale describes a male with exaggerated masculine traits, whether physical, behavioral, or genetic.
In genetics, it refers to males with XYY chromosomes—an extra Y chromosome once controversially linked to aggression.
More broadly, supermale characterizes extreme masculinity, sometimes admiringly, sometimes mockingly: He strutted around like some kind of supermale.
First Greek letter
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
bravado · muscularity · prowess · virility · exaggerated · stereotype · toxic · overcompensation
DNA strand carrying genes
- karyotypeOrganized chromosome display
- syndromeLinked symptoms forming pattern
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
inheritance · mutation · variation · fertility · genetic · hormonal · developmental · biological
Philosophy embracing existence's irrationality
- protagonistStory's central figure
- novelNew and unusual
- satireMockery exposing vice
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
machine · perpetual motion · symbolism · decadence · French literature · avant-garde · surrealism · excess
alpha
First Greek letter
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
aggression · bravado · muscularity · prowess · virility · exaggerated · stereotype · toxic · overcompensation · posturing
chromosome
DNA strand carrying genes
- karyotypeOrganized chromosome display
- syndromeLinked symptoms forming pattern
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
phenotype · inheritance · mutation · variation · fertility · genetic · hormonal · developmental · biological · hereditary
absurdism
Philosophy embracing existence's irrationality
- protagonistStory's central figure
- novelNew and unusual
- satireMockery exposing vice
virility · machine · perpetual motion · symbolism · decadence · French literature · avant-garde · surrealism · excess · parody
supermaleunmasculine
Lacking traditional male qualities
emasculated · wimp · weakling · sissy
- Superman IISequel to 1978 superhero film
- superman punchLunging aerial fist strike