man cave

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1. humorousinformalA part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.

   Man caves are better known on the mainland, where space isn't a problem.

   2007 November 18, Charles Memminger, “Cave Men: There are sports and beer but no women in these sanctuaries”, in Honolulu Star-Bulletin, archived from the original on 13 May 2008

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   Imagine the set of a prototypical man-cave podcast, and “Flagrant,” co-founded by the comedian Andrew Schulz, wouldn’t be far off: four dudes lounging around, with a few plastic plants and a shelf of brown liquor behind them.

   2025 March 17, Andrew Marantz, “The Battle for the Bros”, in The New Yorker, →ISSN

   Synonyms: mantuary

2. humorousinformalsometimesThe vulva or vagina of a trans man.