Menoporsche
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Male mid-life crisis or andropause, especially the type that manifests in attempts to reclaim lost youth, such as buying a sports car. informal, uncountable
"Some doctors believe that midlife crises often stem from men's waning testosterone levels. Dr. Harry Fisch, a New York physician and author of the "Male Biological Clock," drolly refers to the phenomenon as "menoporsche," noting that testosterone treatment may prove a better antidote for the condition than the purchase of a new sports car."
- 2 A sports car bought by a man during a mid-life crisis. countable, informal
"At the onset of their mid-life crisis, along with the desire to recapture their lost youth, comes a yearning for the sexy, sleek, high-performance car of their dreams — the menoporsche."
Example
More examples"Some doctors believe that midlife crises often stem from men's waning testosterone levels. Dr. Harry Fisch, a New York physician and author of the "Male Biological Clock," drolly refers to the phenomenon as "menoporsche," noting that testosterone treatment may prove a better antidote for the condition than the purchase of a new sports car."
Etymology
Blend of menopause + Porsche.
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