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gar
What does gar mean?
Fandom slang describing a male character who is intensely, admirably masculine, tough and cool — so much so that even straight men find them awesome. Sometimes used as a noun for that quality.
"Kamina is the most gar character in the whole show."
Origin
English fandom coinage from 4chan, reputedly a garbled reference to the manly wrestler-actor's name in a misspelled forum post.
Frequently asked questions
What does gar mean in anime fandom?
It describes a male character who is intensely, admirably masculine — so tough and cool that even straight men are drawn to admire him.
How do you use gar?
As an adjective ('that fight was so gar') or noun for the quality ('peak garness'). It's high praise for over-the-top manliness.
Where does gar come from?
It's an English fandom coinage from 4chan, reputedly born from a garbled or misspelled forum post referencing a very manly figure.
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