"Man Jose" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From a purported large number of single men in their 20s and 30s compared to single women in the same age group. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Man Jose}} Man Jose
  1. Nickname for San Jose: a major city in California, United States. Categories (place): Cities in California, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in California, USA, Places in the United States
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