divorced-guy energy

A form of divorced guy energy — A psychological state stereotypically characteristic of a recently-divorced man, often conceptualized as being pathetic and arrogant, while also filled with anger, resentment, or melancholy.

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Meanings

noundivorced-guy energy (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of divorced guy energy.

    On this chaotic, overstuffed record, West’s divorced-guy energy cannot hide his declining artistry.

    2021 August 31, Elliot Hoste, “Kanye West enters his dad-rap era with new album Donda”, in New Statesman, archived from the original on 18 Sep 2021
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    Gates long had “an arrangement with his wife” that he could take an annual getaway with ex-girlfriend Ann Winblad, so the potential divorced-guy energy has always been there.

    2021 May 4, Rusty Foster, “50 First Gates”, in Today in Tabs, archived from the original on 05 May 2021

    Ostensibly, the end of a relationship opens up a fresh new chapter in Marcus’s life, but he radiates woeful levels of divorced-guy energy.

    2021 October 28, Iana Murray, “Love Life Recap: Ass Time”, in Vulture, archived from the original on 29 Oct 2021
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