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beta male
[ bey-tuh meyl; or, especially British bee- ]
noun
- a male animal having the second-highest rank in a dominance hierarchy:
In the present study, social interactions between beta males were analyzed in groups of captive baboons.
- Slang: Sometimes Disparaging. a man who is perceived to be weak, mild-mannered, and unimpressive.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of beta male1
First recorded in 1970–75 beta male fordef 1; 2005–10 beta male fordef 2
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Example Sentences
He has always kept close tabs on his papers and keeps his beta-male editors on a short leash.
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