informal + somewhat impolite
: man boobs
From the forties onwards, gradual reductions in activity and a decline in testosterone levels can lead to creeping pounds, a rise in belly fat and more fatty tissue deposited around the chest, aka moobs.Peta Bee and Harry Jameson
And while they're often the butt of jokes, moobs can also lead to lack of body confidence, low self-esteem and even trouble in forming relationships.Gavin Newsham

Word History

Etymology

m(an entry 1) + boobs, plural of boob entry 4

First Known Use

1998, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moobs was in 1998

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“Moobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moobs. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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