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New Man
New Man n the New Man a type of modern man who allows the caring side of his nature to show by being supportive and by sharing child care and housework new man
feel like a new man/womanTo feel completely refreshed and in good health and spirits, especially after an exhausting or debilitating experience. After he had some time to recover from the surgery, he felt like a new man. I'll feel like a new woman once I have a shower and a good night's sleep.See also: feel, like, man, new, womannew man1. A version of one's self that is completely refreshed and/or in better health and spirits, especially after an exhausting or debilitating experience. Almost always used in the phrase "feel like a new man/woman." After he had some time to recover from the surgery, he felt like a new man.2. A man who shares household and child-rearing responsibilities equally with his wife. Often capitalized. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Jacob is definitely a New Man. He's always helping his wife around the house and taking care of the kids.See also: man, newnew mansee under feel like oneself. See also: man, newnew womansee under feel like oneself. See also: new, womana ˌnew ˈman (British English) a man who shares the work in the home that is traditionally done by women, such as cleaning, cooking and taking care of children. New men are considered sensitive and not aggressive: He is comfortable with his ‘new man’ image, and has been known to leave the office early to go home and cook dinner for his family.See also: man, newLegalSeeNovus homoSee NM
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