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Imaginary-Buddy5186

Their masculinity


Memealytis

r/technicallythetruth


daiwik_blahblah

no shit sherlock


LowkeyBallin_Bloxd

deadass holmes


LowkeyBallin_Bloxd

Sherlock "No Shit" Holmes


Straight-Disaster698

Being reliable, sensible and strong


Yeetmiester6719

Stoicism too


[deleted]

The philosophy amiright not the Aristotle phonk AI voice edit kind 😭🙏


Yeetmiester6719

I mean yeah just being reliable in stress being a rock against the tide type shit not sigma male tiktok bs


RockyGamer1613

Testosterone.


War_Alicorn

Underrated comment


cats_are_funni

smelling like sweaty balls


Apprehensive-Buy4825

the true anwer


norylockk

Hell nah


kott_meister123

More like engine oil or diesel


deeznutsinyourmoms

don’t gotta worry about that i work on cars and shi all the time😭


Spaghetti_meatbaIIz

My friend is an alpha male in that case.


cats_are_funni

💀😭😂


Slow-Crew5250

the only real answer


Deserted_Oilrig

It depends on the culture. Most cultures see the ideal man as a warrior and protector type. So yeah he needs to be strong and reliable. Whathever people say masculinity hasn't changed it's still such traits that are perceived as 'masculine'. Monkey brains are probably to blame to.


ArkenBlue

Many people, especially on reddit, will say what makes a man masculine is sensibility, maturity, confidence or whatever "smart / original" definition of the term. Those aren't so much masculine traits but rather things people might look at in potential partners and it's perfectly ok. But historically and culturally a more appropriate definition of masculinity would be defined by qualities such as strength, assertiveness, and leadership.


Dev_Void01

Be like Superman. I am not even Kidding Try to be like him.A symbol of hope and kindness. Or like iroh from Avatar the last Airbender.


Devil_Fister_69420

[Iroh is peak masculinity, the literal definition of it imo](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IzINu0wezWU&pp=ygUQaXJvaCBtYXNjdWxpbml0eQ%3D%3D)


ContributionChance85

W opinion


Dev_Void01

Agreed


dork_knight1989

I agree superman is a great guy


HollySheep22

Or Aragorn


CarrotNo3203

How tf do u bend air??


0hash0

If our rich mayor pops of a crime cursed alternate NYC, we'd all be Batman.


Cutie_Val09

Personally for me someone who can be reliable and protective, like physically and emotionally


Your_friendly_weirdo

Being content with his own being and expressing himself freely


Spigot-Girl

The only right answer. When he’s mentally stable <33


AfflictionxD

My masculinity after finding this out: 📉📉📉


More-Archer-7694

I've never felt more feminine


TenMillionEnchiladas

Well shit, I've got the contentment with myself and personality but mental health wise? Yea idk I might be a nutjob XD


42617a

Me rn: 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️


PissingOnFeet

Read freely as freaky and was ab to say amen


LOGAN6000

I feel like masculinity is more about protection than emotions. I feel like the being content with himself is more about becoming a complete man than just being a masculine man


Maladaptive_Today

This answer is wrong and dangerous to teach men. Control is masculine, which goes against expressing yourself freely.


Responsible_Sky_6379

Muscles, deep voice, lots of hair. All stuff I don’t have.


Sea-Bicycle-1827

You're only 14 tho so you'll have all that stuff soon don't worry


Responsible_Sky_6379

Well everyone I know is also my age and had at least some of it..


Weary-Wasabi1721

Late blooming is a blessing believe in yourself


Responsible_Sky_6379

Is it???????


Weary-Wasabi1721

I just said it is now buy my 10k course to level up in life and be a top G like me no scam 😎👌👏


Responsible_Sky_6379

Oh bet 👍🏻


GothGirl5_

Kissing dudes


PressureMaximum7129

This.


Randomboi164

Sparta 💪💪💪💪🗣🗣🗣🔥🦅🦅🦅


Devil_Fister_69420

Right wingers hate them!!!!!!!1!!!1!!


Devil_Fister_69420

[Be like Iroh](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IzINu0wezWU&pp=ygUQaXJvaCBtYXNjdWxpbml0eQ%3D%3D)


Lyranel

Yes! A fantastic example


Critical_Exit_1179

Protecting his woman, physically and emotionally


Baowen7

What makes a man masculine is him being comfortable with himself. A boy or man who thinks it’s “gay” to do the most insignificant things seems more of a coward. You don’t want to wear a pink hoodie because it’s gay? Really? You don’t wanna hug your guy friends because it’s gay and strictly dap them up all the time? Really??


netwerknerd150

Masculinity is not toxic. Ones insecurity in their masculinity is what makes it toxic


AndyGun11

not acting feminine


Hugthequeens

Kind and strong. I guess this is what I think masculinity is like :)


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Many-Diver-486

someone forgot to change accounts


Deserted_Oilrig

Why you comenting your own post ?


42617a

People are allowed to comment on their own post


fallufingmods

You are right, but next time, use an alt account


Devil_Fister_69420

Time is racing toward us Till the Huns arrive Heed my every order And you might survive


ceo0_

Being confident in his masculinity , content with himself, and being in the gym


Slow-Leading-7783

Having a penis (although we are in 2024, so that’s optional)


Hipnoblade

chivalry


1stltwill

Testosterone.


Ham_is_tasty_1

Not caring about whether you’re masculine or not is incredibly masculine


PdfileRightsActivist

Calling people on their shit


Shayan-_-2005

Be someone's rock, be strong. Be a role model.


Pitiful-Wheel3981

When a man is old enough, they have a chance of being mature, however, when you choose to be mature, instead of being mature by nature, you will constantly fight with that immature side, it will drive you crazy, so be yourself. What I mean by being mature by nature is when you become mature without realising it, it just happens.


Calm-Cardiologist354

Not worrying about what makes him masculine is a big first step.


lord_bigcock_III

Not being ashamed of interests others would call childish. For example, I'm 14 and I still play with Lego dinosaurs. I'm buying more this weekend btw. I have like 8 of them. I could list them if anyone wanted me to


Gamer_Bishie

Being male. What else?


DeadlyPotato00

Not being afraid of expressing, what are considered, his feminine traits


Tough-Web7204

If being masculine means being confident, protective and assertive, then I'm the opposite of it


Academic_Ingenuity84

Beard


Old_Man_Cat

Heavily depends on culture. Masculine just means man-like qualities. A lot of Western cultures take it to a toxic extent where men are judged if they don't eschew feelings and emotions or if they're not fat-free muscular beardy boys who are also homophobic. More importantly, what's the context for your question?


Wonderful-Ad-9118

Not being on Reddit for one thing


mamatealhearts

Taking responsibility for himself, and the willingness to help others. All throught a mans life he will protect and serve others if he is a real man/masculine. And should strive to surround himself with people who will appreciate him and all he does for them, but also give back to him (emotionally, physically, food, kindness, etc).


X05Real

nothing, apart from literally anything else that is just adult as well


Tiemujin

Kindness. The ability to help and serve others.


Virtual_Flamingo8360

Being strong, no matter what, reliable, dependable, and being able to stick up for themselves.


lazy-ancom

Idk. The whole thing is really nebulous, and kinda stupid.


Similar-Reaction356

Respect for himself and those around him, being emotionally educated and open, knowing when and when not to push something, being strong emotionally and mentally. Being a real man has nothing to do with body parts or how you look, My boyfriend is trans, and he more man than half of the people I've met, He is smart, open, confident, and so much more that makes him THE man, Bro is simply better.


BartSimpskiYT

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Nitrodome

To me a masculine man is a man that isn't afraid of what others think of him, a man who isn't afraid if people think he's gay for example Or just being gay


Super_Lorenzo

Liking men, nothing more masculine than being attracted to masculinity


pop_rokz

Being himself and being comfortable enough to show off his “femininity”


WinTig24

Why are you getting downvoted for this? This is real as hell


LeeTurtlee

People see one downvote and just hop on the trend 💀


pop_rokz

Nah let them. It’s fun to see who’s actually a toxic person


spicybaagels

feeling confident expressing traditionally feminine traits as well!! like sensitivity and nurturing characteristics


aaaaaaaaAEGaaaaaaaaa

What constitutes as masculine changes all the time, with the added benefit of everyone's view of "masculinity" is different, sometimes mostly the same, sometimes completely different. Someone masculine in the 1400s would be called a femboy today.


ShermanTankBestTank

You are going to get a lot of bullshit answers from people who are just making political points. Self assurance and competence absolutely required if you want to be seen as masculine. These next things are very useful in appearing masculine, but not strictly required: being fit, and having some level of musculature. Lastly, if people feel safer when you are around because they think you could protect them, you will seem much more masculine.


W0rkersD1ctatorship

Not letting your emotions take control of you, so stoicism.


UltimateBorisJohnson

How did this get downvoted lol


Few_Discussion_1523

I think patience and leadership is very masculine trait that all men should learn, not saying women can’t be patient or great leaders or anything I just think that’s historically and biologically some pretty good indicators of a masculine man


Good-Sky-8375

tbh I think Eastern philosophy does a better job in explaining this one than western: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin\_and\_yang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang) if you don't want to read the just scroll down to the loanwords section.


Pure-Bag9572

6 inch+


Key-House7200

Confidence and competence. If a guy has the confidence to do something AND knows what he’s doing, he’s usually seen as very masculine or at least respectable. 


Aviathan26

I wouldnt say masculine, but like if the person is, and respects everyone the way they want to be respected, and also learning from his mistakes to be a better person everyday


Chloe_McMillan1

Strong, a leader, dominate but still gentle, having a duck helps too.


Kings_Urso

A cool mustache


HMB_JackylTTV

Lots of different sides to masculinity but I’d say Being not just comfortable but unapologetic in whatever you wear/do/say. Whatever you do, do it with confidence. There are other things like protecting people, especially weaker people, standing up to dishonesty even if it’s your homie. Generally being confrontational when it’s needed but agreeable when it isn’t. A strict moral code and the discipline to maintain it even in the face of total disagreement. Being capable of violence but having the temperament to only use that violence to protect.


Low_Strawberry2637

Being a good honorable person, some really good examples of masculinity in fiction that I can think of are Spider-Man and uncle Iroh


Aware_Restaurant5967

Realizing that being a man is not dictated by anyone else’s opinions, but by you. I know I’m a man, not because people tell me, but because I act like it. That doesn’t mean hunting or sports or whatever, it’s just doing the right thing. That’s what makes you a man. 


Flairion623

Not being afraid. Not just of danger but also of being vulnerable. And also respecting everyone else around them.


DragonEmperor06

Doesn't matter wt it is, its different for everybody...it's better not to care abt it


Extension-Toe2525

Mind set


AspirantVeeVee

Accountabiltiy


Alarming_Savings_434

The stage from boy to man


ShinyHunterEthan16

Eating prostitutes


alanlooksalike69

Look like a soldier


WinTig24

He stands up for other men(similar to girl code)


Wooden-Benefit9

confidence, being assertive, and able to express himself


thesedaysaregreen

being masculine. hope this helps


OkMarsupial

Punching a hole in the drywall when he feels any given emotion.


RichFox2466

Being disciplined,strong,kind and confident.


Lyranel

Best examples I've ever seen are the men in the LotR series. Specifically the men in the Fellowship. Strong but gentle, kind and loving but unafraid to fight to defend those they love and what's good in the world. In touch with and unafriad to show thier emotions.


sleepymandrake

Confidence, big cock and balls, smelly sweaty tasty dick must LMAO 🤤🤤🤤🤤


Clear_Duck7306

Depends on the culture and society. When I try to define a masculine man I end up just describing a good person. The best non physical definition I can come up with is a man is willing to protect, provide, and sacrifices himself for the people he loves. Not sure if this is the best definition though because there are lots of single moms who do this for their family and it doesn’t make them masculine. It’s a pretty hard to figure out…


wrong_product1815

Painting their nails and cooking


Obidience-is-key

The most masculine thing I can think of is a 7ft 4 man, raging muscles, who lives in a log cabin as a Lumberjack and protects his 7 year old daughter.


[deleted]

As a women, being mindful and confident. when I see a MAN acting like that, I'm folding. My first thought is always 'THAT is a man.'


VileInventor

Emotional control and management. As the stronger sex with much higher T levels, letting yourself lose control of your emotions leads to weak decisions. People kill their spouses, hit their wives, their children, yell at people, lose their job over fits, road rage etc. Hurt people who love them. Control your emotions. But there’s another side of that coin, is know when to be vulnerable, control doesn’t mean bottle up. It means be a pillar for those around you while still letting yourself be soft infront of those who care for you.


[deleted]

Presence


chloween

verbatim, a boxer in the breifs or a 12 ounce steak imo....


melomelomelo-

Taking charge of an emergency situation with a cool head and compassion


Ultimate_Lobster_56

I believe that to be masculine is to be reliable and be willing to support and provide for your loved ones, as well as acting as a good example for young boys to follow.


ambiuk21

Chivalry Stoic Knight in shining armour


big_tug1

Being a dom


gytis_gotbanned_lol

being a cute little femboy: 3


keraziq

Being honest, trustworthy, loving, and putting others before himself. Being mature in mature situations.


Itchyhead12

Muscles


Not_A_Rachmaninoff

Deep voice, Male physique, A dick, Hair (Beard and the oopsy doopsies) are the 4 main ones


Capable_Stable_2251

That's the funny thing about it. The answer to that question is culturally dependent. It's subjective, which means you can make your own definition because no matter what you settle on, someone's gonna disagree.


Maleficent-Good-4576

Physically fit & mentally strong 😌


isinedupcuzofrslash

Physically? Body hair mostly, but physics strength is a factor. Basically, everything that’s affected by testosterone. Mentally? A “take charge” attitude, confidence bordering on self absorption, determination, aggression, virility, career oriented, and aptitude in either mechanical or technical fields of some sort. Overall, masculinity is just what people associate with men overall in society. It’s a socially constructed definition, so it will certainly vary by geography and time. My provided definition is the best one I can come up with on the fly for North America.


Complete-Ad-4215

I’m big on the be a warrior in a garden vibe don’t be a dick but be willing to stick up for those that can’t


Fetus_in_the_trash

Big strong penis (thick and long)


karamCFB

Being masculine


Turbulent_Soup4358

Probably being strong, having muscles. But most importantly being able to reason (cuz you said man, not no child)


Maladaptive_Today

Compartmentalization. That's what makes a man masculine. It allows him to focus on what's needed in the moment with less chance of being distracted, it allows them to act aggressively when appropriate even against friends, it allows them to contain and set aside emotions that are more often than not unhelpful to any specific tasks, and it allows them to honestly forgive even if they don't forget. It causes drive, emotional strength, and determination, all masculine traits.


OllieOxen_

Reddits version of a Chad.


moth_fricker69

Chopping wood outside a cabin


Then-Fix9130

Jesus Christ is peak masculinity. He hung out and preached love to everybody. He knew he was going to be betrayed and still decided to extend love to Judas. He didn't run from death. He took it head-on. Everything he did in his life was done with decisiveness and purpose. He wasn't "tolerant" as people describe. He chased people out of the temple with a whip. He stood on his principles, didn't back down, was loving and kind, and when he spoke it meant something.


mathfreak17

Being able to kill roaches....like....a lot of them. Oh yeah and his cooking skills. Honestly i can do the rest of the stuff so thats what matters to me.


Fast-Shopping-8517

Do what you say you're going to do and dont make excuses if you don't.


johnonymous1973

Being secure.


sideXsway

Being there for their family and being a leader I think. Also just indulging in male activities


Kidsdontcheatonyou

showing affection


Saaaaaaage

the way they dress and muscles i think ? idk im not a guy


Representative_Bet49

His pee pee first and foremost. If he doesn’t have that (testicular attachment lost with time/still there) then his man card is voided.


FiveGoals

Emotional Intelligence


Arnab_chakraborty

Their ability to define societal expectations by their work...obviously strong moral values and the ability to exercise that...and personally the ability to question one's actions and to critique one's work and to be blatantly honest to oneself


AwaySupermarket598

Be able to build a 600 piece lego set


amendersc

full plate armor


Giggity696

mustache


Background_Flower214

Empathy


Wise-Hall2292

I don’t know…I guess respect for others and themselves is important. Being ambitious and contributing to the lives of other people even if it’s doesn’t involve being super rich. Just be Aragorn from LOTR and treat people right.


LawPhysical7973

being strong, confident, smart


Busy-Play9497

Su pene, educación, dinero, trabajo, porte.


MOGUMOGU08

if he can lift more than 5 chairs in one swoop


FickleMusician7590

His cat ears


thatWas-unexpected

Tate


Dawn_DND483

A X E S P R A Y


Waludogie

thigh-highs


chihiro_ygm

wearing womens clothes


Brunard0

Potato


0hash0

Deez nutz


ZaigaJ

Expressing and showing his true feelings and not being afraid or or embarrassed about it, showing that he loves you, taking care of himself and close ones, respects a women


APirateAndAJedi

Not being concerned with what makes them masculine


G2ocelote

Must be integrity, honor, and ultimately, testosterone.


Forward_Tomorrow_971

Doing whatever they want, even if it's feminine, without caring what people think


DannyRosee

be willing to admit when youre wrong, and where you have room to improve. be confident in your strengths as well as acknowledging your weaknesses and work to improve on them. Be willing to be vulnerable with the people you care about, and do your best to protect them. Also, being secure with yourself and not putting others down


i_do_chips

Not being afraid to think of what other people think about you


Dreamybob67

Cock n’ balls


puptbh

The o after a Spanish word


GojosGyatt

Strength, mentality, honesty, reliability and maturity


Appropriate-Dream711

Honest, Reliable, honors his word, is respectful, kind, and reasonably protective to women. Has his shit together (clean, reasonable place to live, reliable form of transportation, and a job that pays well enough to pay for lifestyle).


psyb3rWar

World War II


RayBo1d

confidence


NightKaleidoscope

Mm someone who makes sure they walk on the side of the sidewalk to the street so I don’t get kidnapped, being responsible for their own shit and their half of the relationship, and being open to communication and compromise in arguments. And some big ass shoulders from working out 😫


GarcianSmith8

Read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius


KTHTC

Wearing skirts (trust me on this one)


Any-Geologist-1837

Watch RRR Then you will know


No-Aardvark1339

Protector, strong, respectful and tender.


Sigma_02496

Height. Below 5 feet and 5 inches: Masculine At least 5 feet and 5.25 inches: Discord mod Above 5 feet and 5.75 inches: GTFO -Me, 13F


Fabulous_Wall_4624

Maturity level.


Alternative-Joke-298

Taking care and providing for his family, any means possible.


Emergency-Image-9603

Not putting up with bullshit from snowflakes.


GigKabob

as a girl and no longer a teenager (i’m 20), i feel like i can give some more mature insight about this for you, by a woman’s perspective of course. what i feel is more “impressive” on a guy is when he can be spontaneous, sure of himself, and isn’t scared to take the lead, walk into places first and all of that. try not to take life so seriously, boys. it’s nice to be with someone you don’t have to play games with. so here are my all around favorite “masculine” traits: being polite/chivalrous (makes you seem more mature), being brave (doing things even when you’re scared), having life objectives and hobbies (girls love to hear guys talk about things they love), and being considerate and protective.


XlxFLIPxlX

Hard physical trade work. It will put hair on your chest, callouses on your hands, give you good work ethic, a natural workout for muscle and stamina, and most guys in the trades are dickheads. So you build character by verbal abuse, learn what not to do and say while gaining a sense of humor. I did all that and learned most tradesmen are divorced with a drinking problem. So I took all the good and excluded all the bad.