(one's) manhood

1. One's masculine identity or attributes. It doesn't diminish your manhood to discuss your feelings more openly. He felt like his manhood was being threatened when his wife started making more money than him. Who cares if I have an eco-friendly car? It just means that I'm secure in my manhood, and I care about the environment!

2. euphemism One's penis, testicles, or both. She kicked her date in his manhood when he started getting aggressive with her. You're a fool if you don't wear an athletic cup to protect your manhood out on the field. I finally managed to run for help after kneeing my attacker in the manhood.

manhood

n. penis. His reflexes automatically protect his manhood.

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