Action man

Action man

AK-shun MAN /ˈÃĶkʃən mÃĶn/
Noun United Kingdom

The equivalent to the U.S. G.I. Joe or a man that does macho things.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Action man, that is."
"I've never seen such a Action man in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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