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verb

• Pronounced ( mantrum)
  
  An uncontrolled expression of anger : an angry outburst by a man behaving like a child.
  
  Typically the result of perceived rejection by a women. The uncontrollable need to re-establish perceived power by emotionally or physically lashing out. Skewing reality and mentally re-writing life's story to establish a victim hood that justifies....the "mantrum".

  Last edited on Jan 17 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 17 2016.

noun

• an area of a (usually shared) residence where a male can enjoy his hobbies independent of normal house rules (usually of orderliness or cleanliness.) From "man" + "sanctuary".

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  
  Citation from "Why he needs a room of his own", CNN.com, Michelle Goodman censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Nov 18 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 29 2010.

• tights for men. From "man" + "pantyhose".

                                                                                                                                       
  
  Citation from "What sort of man wears mantyhose?", BBC News, Mario Cacciottolo, 29 September 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Oct 07 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

• The action of getting prepared to fight

  I told him he better Man Up if he wants to fight with me.

  Last edited on Aug 01 2005. Submitted by Stacia D. from Washington, DC, USA on Aug 01 2005.

verb

• to rise to the occasion to complete a task.

                                                                                                                                          
  
  Citation from Julie & Julia (2009 film) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

                     
  
                                                                                    
  
  Citation from "Mother's Day", Modern Family (TV), Season 2 Episode 21 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on May 05 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Chicago, IL, USA on Nov 19 2002.

• to take care of one's responsibilities.

                                                                                                                             
  
  Citation from "Beyond Belief", Lie To Me (TV, 2010), Season 3 Episode 6 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Nov 29 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 29 2010.

• the male equivalent of 'chicklit' from man and literature

  Last edited on Aug 23 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 23 2012.