Definition

A man who embraces traditionally domestic or nurturing roles in a relationship, often used affectionately to describe stay-at-home partners or men who enjoy cooking and homemaking. The wholesome antithesis to toxic masculinity.

Example Usage

My boyfriend made me a three-course meal and cleaned the apartment—total malewife energy.

Origin

Coined as a playful counterpart to 'girlboss' in online LGBTQ+ and feminist spaces around 2020

Fun Fact

The term gained traction partially through memes about fictional characters like Joker (Persona 5) and househusband manga protagonists.

Source: LGBTQ+ Twitter and Tumblr communities

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