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He-bitch
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a submissive, weak, or effeminate man
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
gender specific
Plural form
he-bitches
Masculine Singular
he-bitch
neutral form
submissive person
What is the origin of the term "he-bitch" and how is it used?
"he-bitch" is a slang insult that likely emerged in late 20th-century English, combining "he" with "bitch" to label a man as submissive, weak, or effeminate. The term draws on the gendered insult "bitch," traditionally applied to women, to invert it onto a man, implying a lack of strength, dominance, or traditional masculinity. It is used in informal speech, online discussions, and teasing contexts to mock or demean behavior considered unmanly. The term is clearly derogatory, gendered, and offensive, intended to insult masculinity rather than behavior neutrally.
Examples
The he-bitch let his girlfriend boss him around completely.
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