Alpha Male
A dominant male
Example
My alpha cousin keeps posting memes about how modern men spend too much time getting woke and not enough time getting swole
Isn't he like 16?
Alpha male definition by Slang.net
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Alpha male is a nuanced term that people often use online on social media and forums. For example, someone who views it reverently may say, "I love Mike's alpha male energy. His confidence is refreshing."
On the other hand, people may view alpha male behavior as archaic and, in some contexts, toxic. For example, a person with a critical viewpoint of alpha males may say, " I'm so annoyed by these obnoxious alpha males insulting other guys for being kind."
Origin of alpha male
The slang term "alpha male" originates from a zoological hierarchy theory from L. David Mech's The Wolf: Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species. The now-debunked theory describes roles wolves occupy in a pack, which include "alpha" (the wolf leading the group) and "beta" (wolves that submit to the alpha's leadership).
Various psychologists and authors began applying this theory to human social hierarchies, especially in dating contexts. The popularity of the alpha/beta dynamic increased considerably in the 2010s on social media, where users found it helpful to categorize people (primarily men) as alpha or beta personalities.