guyliner

English

Etymology

Blend of guy +‎ eyeliner

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Noun

guyliner (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Eyeliner when used on men; usually associated with the goth and emo subcultures.
    • 2011, Joanna Pearson, The Rites and Wrongs of Janice Wills, page 29:
      I threaded my way through a crowd of Goths slouching against cars in guyliner and black pants […]
    • 2012, Megan Bostic, Never Eighteen:
      Trevor looks kind of emo, rail thin, dark hair, guyliner, wears black all the time.
    • 2024 October 3, Katie Berohn, Kathleen Hou, “But Really, Is JD Vance Wearing Eyeliner?”, in Elle‎[1]:
      […] What exactly is going on with JD Vance’s lashes? Sootily outlined with a dense fringe, his eyes caught the attention of many debate watchers who wondered if Vance was into guyliner.

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