man mode
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: man-mode
Meaning · English
A state of mind in which one is too fatigued to contribute, make decisions or do anything beyond the bare minimum required.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “man mode” mean?
A state of mind in which one is too fatigued to contribute, make decisions or do anything beyond the bare minimum required.
Is “man mode” formal or informal?
man mode is generally slang.