man cave
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See also: mancave
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]man + cave, suggesting the caves in which prehistoric people sometimes lived.
Noun
[edit]- (informal, humorous) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.
- 2007 November 18, Charles Memminger, “Cave Men: There are sports and beer but no women in these sanctuaries”, in Honolulu Star-Bulletin[1], archived from the original on 13 May 2008:
- Man caves are better known on the mainland, where space isn't a problem.
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[edit]part of a home