manscaping

noun

man·​scap·​ing ˈman-ˌskā-piŋ How to pronounce manscaping (audio)
: the trimming or shaving of a man's body hair so as to enhance his appearance
manscape verb

Examples of manscaping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are also actual health concerns to manscaping yourself, says dermatologist Evan Rieder, MD. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 20 July 2023 Ashton Kutcher needed some manscaping to prepare for his latest role. Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023 Use it wet or dry and with or without the adjustable guards for a truly customizable and comfortable manscaping experience. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Sep. 2022 That’s where manscaping tools come in—they’re specifically designed to be gentle on sensitive areas (like your twig and berries) and make the grooming experience way more pleasant. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022 From the brand that brought manscaping into the 21st century, Manscaped's body wash is incredibly effective and easy to use. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022 Manscaped is a startup that offers manscaping solutions in the form of razors, replacement razors, and more. Madison Durham, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

blend of man entry 1 and landscaping, gerund of landscape entry 2

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manscaping was in 2003

Dictionary Entries Near manscaping

Cite this Entry

“Manscaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manscaping. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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