English

Noun

testrionics pl ‎(plural only)

1. histrionic displays, especially of machismo or male chauvinism
   • 2004 March 16, Hyerdahl1, “Re: Are boys disadvantaged by having women teachers?”, in soc.men, Usenet, message-ID <20040316103242.19482.00001656@mb-m16.aol.com>:

     I'd suggest that any "testrionics" are more about men who fear homosexuailty than about feminists who do not seem to fear such.

   • 2006 April 15, Feeney, P., “Disturbingly close to home”, in Amazon.com:

     The cop is a nice, fair guy, and he loves and respects his attorney wife - no macho testrionics there.

   • 2008 April 2, Graw, Heidi, “Re: The (H)Risen Christ”, in sci.lang, Usenet, message-ID <GpNIj.15137$pb5.7571@edtnps89>:

     They can't help their testronics.

Hypernyms

• histrionics