hermaphrodude
n.— «Metrosexuality’s passe, it’s been replaced by—no, not the return of machismo—but by an advanced form of metrosexuality. Now, it’s all about the ultra-feminine look or male girls, better known as “hermaphrodudes” or “mirls.” The mirl—a hybrid man—is not afraid of embracing his feminine side; he has a fetish for pedicures, shopping, bags, jewellery and even the colour pink.» —“Enter the mirl” by Sunaina Kumar Times of India July 6, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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