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Sigma male

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The Greek letter sigma, where the term "sigma male" gets its name.

Sigma male (or Sigma) is a word in internet slang used to describe a male who is a "lone wolf".[1][2]

Sigma male is a pseudoscientific[3] slang word.


It's commonly thought of as the rarest[source?] type of male, similar to the alpha male.

References

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  1. Yalcinkaya, Günseli (January 13, 2022). "Rise and grind: how 'sigma males' are upturning the internet". Dazed. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. Bharti, Bianca (February 3, 2021). "What is a sigma male — the so-called rarest man?". National Post. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2021/01/26/the-pseudoscience-behind-the-sigma-male-explained/. Retrieved 2024-11-15