"alpha fucks, beta bucks" meaning in English

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  1. (vulgar, slang) Women prefer sex with alpha males but are willing to use beta males as a source of financial support. Tags: slang, vulgar Categories (topical): Incel community, Sex, Sexuality Related terms: betabux Translations (Women see alpha males as sexual partners, while beta males merely as source of money): альхва ябе, а бэта грошы дае (alʹxva jabje, a beta hróšy daje) [masculine] (Belarusian), alfa szmaci, beta płaci [masculine] (Polish)

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