Incel subculture

An incel ( ; a portmanteau of "involuntary celibate") is a member of an online subculture of mostly male and heterosexual people who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one. They often blame, objectify, and denigrate women and girls as a result. The term inspired a subculture that rose to prominence during the 2010s, after being influenced by and associated with misogynist terrorists such as Elliot Rodger and Alek Minassian.

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Chilean-American novelist, filmmaker and blogger (1968–2024)

pseudoscientific concept of masculinity and group dynamics

form of do-it-yourself oral posture training

Looksmaxxing is a 21st century Internet neologism referring to the process of maximizing one's own physical attractiveness. The term originated on male incel (meaning: "involuntarily celibate") message boards in the 2010s. Previously, the phrase's usage had been limited to obscure internet forums, but in the 2020s became popularized on TikTok by men. Currently, the term refers to a specified view of male beauty, and is not frequently a term used by women in a non-satirical context.

sexually active "alpha male"

pejorative term for men perceived as non-masculine

American criminal (1980–2022)