lumbersexual
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Meaning · English
An urban man who affects a rugged, outdoorsy look, typified by plaid shirts and a full beard.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
From the rise of the lumbersexual, outdoorsmen's answer to the metrosexual, to the use of beards to sell anything from clothing to beer, beards are cool once again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lumbersexual” mean?
An urban man who affects a rugged, outdoorsy look, typified by plaid shirts and a full beard.
Is “lumbersexual” formal or informal?
lumbersexual is generally slang.