manpain

English

Alternative forms

• man-pain

Etymology

man +‎ pain

Noun

manpain (uncountable)

1. Emotional trauma or angst experienced by a man, especially over things pertaining to his male role or identity.
   • 2013, Kylie Scott, Lick: Stage Dive 1, →ISBN:

     “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 November 27, Graeme McMillan, “Death Knocks Three Times for Marvel's 'Uncanny Avengers'”, in Hollywood Reporter:

     "They killed off [the Scarlet Witch] and Rogue in a completely needless super brutal way literally only to provide manpain," tweeted one fan.

   • 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:

     Did Derek really need the added manpain of seeing the ruins of his family home?