what is a metrosexual?

Answer 1

A straight man with the fashion sense of a gay man. He's a straight guy that pampers himself in much the way that woman would... He is concerned about his appearance dresses with the latest styles. He tries to stay in the trend, clean shaved, hair products, parafin hand treatments, spa visits, nice shoes, etc, etc...

Answer 2

per the Urban slang dictionary


A new name for something quite old. Men with taste & style who know about fashion, art, and culture have always existed. In past centuries, these kinds of men were in the uppercrust of society (more leisure time). Technology has enabled men with more leisure time, so less wealthy males can now fuss over their looks and aesthetics almost as much as women. An American Metrosexual is like your average European male. In France or Italy, men can be manly and work on cars and know about art and fashion at the same time. They are cool with that and don't need some special name for the less "masculine" side. In the U.S. we think men all have to be eithrt dumb gorillas or homosexuals. There is some grey area! There is an emphasis on not being pretentious in america that itself becomes a kind of pretentiousness. Men who dabble in vanity or in lofty romantic concerns seem less like men when in fact, they are probably better lovers to women than their traditional counterpart.



You might be "metrosexual" if:

1. You just can't walk past a Banana Republic store without making a purchase.

2. You own 20 pairs of shoes, half a dozen pairs of sunglasses, just as many watches and you carry a man-purse.

3. You see a stylist instead of a barber, because barbers don't do highlights.

4. You can make her lamb shanks and risotto for dinner and Eggs Benedict for breakfast... all from scratch.

5. You only wear Calvin Klein boxer-briefs.

6. You shave more than just your face. You also exfoliate and moisturize.

7. You would never, ever own a pickup truck.

8. You can't imagine a day without hair styling products.

9. You'd rather drink wine than beer... but you'll find out what estate and vintage first.

10. Despite being flattered (even proud) that gay guys hit on you, you still find the thought of actually getting intimate with another man truly repulsive.

Answer 3

Good question, made me do a research...

Metrosexuality is, according to British journalist Mark Simpson, the trait of an urban male of any sexual orientation (usually heterosexual) who has a strong aesthetic sense and spends a great amount of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle. Simpson coined the term in 1994 in an article in the The Independent [1] after writing his book about contemporary masculine identity Male Impersonators: Men Performing Masculinity. Simpson described the effect of consumerism and media proliferation, particularly the men’s style press, on traditional masculinity.

I hope it helps...

Answer 4

A closeted homo/bisexual male, who more than likely resides in a big city. All metrosexuals who claim to be hetero, are those "hetero" men who prefer having a strapon used on them. Yes, I know this is a jackass answer. So, I'm a jackass. I do take offense to the answerer who claims macho Americans don't know art, theatre or such. I am very anti-metrosexual, yet can enjoy a (good) Broadway Show anytime. Been to countless museums in Manhattan, Queens and L.I. My boxer briefs may not be Calvin, but they sure fit snugly.

Answer 5

A heterosexual man who eschews the macho image, like muscle cars, guns, and concentrates on the sophisticated aspects of life, much of which is also the purview of homosexuals. Metrosexuals may have this kind of date. Invite a woman on a date, prepare a gourmet dinner for her, take her to a play, intelligently discuss the play, go back to his wonderfully decorated (by himself) apartment, then make sweet love to her, and hold her and communicate with her. None of the boxing matches, tractor pulls, sporting events, or insecurities that go along with the macho image.

Answer 6

Half a fag.

Okay, that's terrible. Sorry guys. In laymans terms, any "straight" guy who spends more than 20 minutes in the bathroom, has ever gotten a manicure, or had his hair highlighted; is a metrosexual.

Answer 7

a metrosexual is a guy who is straight but likes to groome himself on a regualar basis. A metrosexual guy gets his nails done, likes shopping, has perfect hair...etc. They are straight...but they look nicer than women sometimes.

Answer 8

Metrosexual men are usually as primped up as the nicest looking female. They get highlights, do their hair every morning, maybe even get their nails done, yet they are completely straight.

Answer 9

Like Ryan Seacrest on American Idol. A straight guy with fashion sense.

Answer 10

A straight man who embraces the homosexual lifestyle, i.e. refined tastes in clothing, excessive use of designer hygiene products, etc. Usually is on the brink of homosexuality