my man

See also: mỹ mãn

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Noun

my man

  1. (informal) A familiar term of address for a man.
    Near-synonyms: man, bro
    Hey, my man! Long time no see!
    This round's on me, my man!
    My man thought it was a good idea.
    • 1886, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, translated by H.L. Brækstad, Folk and Fairy Tales, page 270:
      "Yes, yes! that's all very well," said the king; " but I am afraid it's of very little use, my man."
  2. (informal) A casual, complimentary term for a man.
    That's my man right there!

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Interjection

my man

  1. (US, slang) A term of address for a man, conveying awe or enthusiastic agreement.
    Right on! My man!
    A: Hot damn, I can't believe he just scored another goal already! B: My man!

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