"lumbersexual" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-lumbersexual.ogg Forms: lumbersexuals [plural]
Etymology: From lumber(jack) + -sexual, modelled after metrosexual. Etymology templates: {{af|en|lumberjack|-sexual|alt1=lumber(jack)}} lumber(jack) + -sexual Head templates: {{en-noun}} lumbersexual (plural lumbersexuals)
  1. (slang, sometimes used attributively) A male hipster who affects a rugged, outdoorsy look, typified by plaid shirts and a full beard. Tags: attributive, slang, sometimes Categories (topical): Fashion, Male people Synonyms: urban lumberjack

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