“Male tears” is internet slang for the supposed sadness or frustration of men who feel upset when women or marginalized groups gain rights, respect, or visibility. It mocks the idea that men are somehow harmed by equality.
People drop “male tears” in tweets, memes, or comments when a guy complains about female superheroes, equal pay, or “too much diversity.” They’ll post a picture of a tiny cup labeled “male tears” or say, “Cry some more male tears” to show they’re not taking the complaint seriously.
Meaning & Usage Examples
• “Another all-female reboot? Time to drink some male tears.”
• “He wrote a five-paragraph rant about the new Wonder Woman—pure male tears.”
• “Collecting male tears in my mug today.”
Is “male tears” meant literally?
No, it’s sarcastic. Nobody is actually harvesting tears; it’s just a joke at the expense of men who react badly to progress.
Can anyone use the phrase?
It’s mostly used by women and non-binary people online. Some men use it ironically, but it was created to push back on sexist backlash, so context matters.
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