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manpain en · NOUN

Etymology

From man + pain.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) Emotional trauma or angst experienced by a man, especially over things pertaining to his male role or identity.
   • “I feel your manpain, bro. Really, I do. I mean, all you wanted was a girl that wouldn't kiss your ass for once and now you're pissed at her for the same damn reason. It's complicated, right?" 2013, Kylie Scott, Lick: Stage Dive 1, →ISBN:
   • "They killed off [the Scarlet Witch] and Rogue in a completely needless super brutal way literally only to provide manpain," tweeted one fan. 2013 November 27, Graeme McMillan, “Death Knocks Three Times for Marvel's 'Uncanny Avengers'”, in Hollywood Reporter:
   • Did Derek really need the added manpain of seeing the ruins of his family home? 2014 July 2, Alanna Bennett, “In 'Teen Wolf's "117" Derek Is 17 Again So We've Got 17 Questions About What the Hell Happened Here”, in Bustle:

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