man date

English

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) A platonic outing by two (typically straight) men, often in settings that would otherwise be reserved for romantic encounters.

Etymology

Compound from English man (person, male person, adult male, human male, short for m, human) + English date (meeting with a romantic partner).

Origin

English

date

Gloss

meeting with a romantic partner

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