"big divorce energy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined as a play on big dick energy (“unassuming self-confidence”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|big dick energy||unassuming self-confidence}} big dick energy (“unassuming self-confidence”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} big divorce energy (uncountable)
  1. (slang, often derogatory) A psychological state stereotypically characteristic of a recently-divorced person. Tags: derogatory, often, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions, Marriage Synonyms: divorced energy Related terms: divorced guy energy
    Sense id: en-big_divorce_energy-en-noun-vh8fV6qV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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