
Stud
Cultural Masculinity
Often used to praise a man's manliness; can be viewed as old-fashioned or reflecting gender stereotypes.
In that action movie, the lead actor was portrayed as a classic stud.
Potentially Offensive
When used incorrectly, it can come off as shallow or reducing a person to their looks.
Calling your manager a stud might come across as inappropriate.
Casual Connotation
Use 'stud' in casual contexts; too informal for professional or academic settings.
At the party, they joked about who was the biggest stud. Compare with
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