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main man

(idiomatic, chiefly, African American Vernacular English) One's closest male friend.

ˈmeɪn ˈmænCurrent192 viewsLast reviewed Sep 6, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(idiomatic, chiefly, African American Vernacular English) One's closest male friend.

Thanks to Aaron (my main man) Priest...
Cluster: friend
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  • “You never know when the main man will show up (love a long tangent in the plugs of a podcast)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “After Butler his Secret Service main man was given the top job. He still hasn't been fired. Hummm”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·May 2, 2026

One's closest male friend.

Cluster: friend
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