real men don't eat quiche
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The stereotypical man does not do things that are considered effeminate.
Register: humorous
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 “real men don't eat quiche” mean?
The stereotypical man does not do things that are considered effeminate.
Is “real men don't eat quiche” formal or informal?
real men don't eat quiche is generally humorous.