retrosexual

/ (ˌrɛtrəʊˈsɛksjʊəl) jocular /

noun

a heterosexual man who spends little time and money on his personal appearance

adjective

of or relating to such men

Word Origin for retrosexual

C20: from retro (sense 2) + ( hetero) sexual

Words nearby retrosexual

retroreflector, retrorocket, retrorse, retroserrate, retroserrulate, retrosexual, retrospect, retrospection, retrospective, retrospective falsification, retrospectively

Example sentences from the Web for retrosexual

  • "Retrosexual" has replaced "metrosexual" to describe a breed of über-masculine fashionistos (clad in $300 flannel shirts).

    Modern Male Confusion |Jessica Bennett |March 2, 2011 |DAILY BEAST