Gen Alpha slang · Noun
sigma male
Meaning
Sigma male is Gen Alpha slang for a self-sufficient loner who supposedly outranks the alpha, used mainly by ages 10–22. Rated "Careful" for adult use.
Where it came from
From online masculinity subcultures around 2020. Almost entirely ironic among children, but the source communities are not ironic.
Tone check
Usually a joke. Worth knowing where it came from.
Used in a sentence
"sigma male grindset"
Peak: 2020–2026
Age range: 10–22
Careful for adults to use
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