Metrosexual

For other uses, see Metrosexual (disambiguation).

Metrosexual (a portmanteau of metropolitan and heterosexual) is a term describing a man living in an urban culture who is especially meticulous about his personal style, grooming and appearance.[1][2] It is often used to refer to heterosexual men who are perceived to be effeminate rather than strictly adhering to stereotypical masculinity standards. Nevertheless, the term is generally ambiguous on the gender and sexual orientation of a man as it can apply to cisgender, transgender, heterosexual, gay or bisexual men.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ Collins, William. "Metrosexual". Collins Unabridged English Dictionary. Harper Collins. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  2. ^ Hall, Mathew (2015). Metrosexual Masculinities. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1137404732.
  3. ^ Simpson, Mark (22 July 2002). "Meet the metrosexual". Salon. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
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