Toxic Masculinity

adjective referring to someone or something perceived as weak, effeminate, or cowardly

• The traditional gender roles in society have led to the perception of men being sissified if they show emotion.
• He was teased by his friends for being sissified and not wanting to play rough sports.
• The bullies called him sissified for not wanting to fight back.
• The company's decision to outsource jobs was seen as sissifying their commitment to the local community.

adjective describing a behavior or characteristic that is considered weak or not typical of a man

• His behavior was deemed unmanly by the strict societal standards of the time.
• Crying is not considered unmanly, it's just a natural human emotion.
• Don't be so unmanly, just face your fears and do it!
• His lack of courage in the face of adversity was seen as unmanly by his peers.

noun an online community or subculture that is dominated by men, typically characterized by attitudes and beliefs that are misogynistic, sexist, or anti-feminist

• The manosphere is a collection of online forums and websites focused on men's issues and masculinity.
• I heard that some guys in the manosphere believe in traditional gender roles.
• Guys in the manosphere can get pretty heated when discussing feminism.
• The manosphere can sometimes feel like an echo chamber of toxic masculinity.

noun a person, typically a man, who espouses socialist ideals but engages in sexist or misogynistic behavior

• The political debate was marred by accusations of one candidate being a brocialist.
• I can't believe he said that, what a total brocialist move.
• He's such a brocialist, always mansplaining everything.
• The brocialist attitude in the workplace was toxic and exclusionary.

noun A derogatory slang term for a man who is perceived as weak, submissive, or effeminate, especially in a relationship.

• The term 'cuck' is often used in online forums to insult someone's masculinity.
• I can't believe he let his girlfriend cheat on him, what a cuck.
• Bro, don't be such a cuck and stand up for yourself.
• In politics, some people use the term 'cuck' to describe a leader who they feel is weak or submissive.