ConnectPhrase · Ages 15-25 · In use
performative male
A teasing label for a guy whose hobbies and style seem chosen to impress girls, like carrying a tote bag and a matcha latte.
He's reading poetry on the quad with a matcha. Performative male.
For parents and educators
Mostly a joke, but it can be used to mock boys for having soft or artsy interests.
Where it came from
A 2025 meme that led to look-alike contests in several cities.