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husband material
What does husband material mean?
A man seen as having the traits that would make him a good long-term partner or husband.
"He remembered my mom's birthday—total husband material."
Origin
A common construction ('X material') applied to relationship potential; widespread in modern dating talk.
Frequently asked questions
What does husband material mean?
It describes a man seen as having the qualities that would make him a good long-term partner or husband.
How do you use husband material?
You apply it to a man who shows thoughtful, dependable, commitment-worthy traits, as in 'He cooks and listens, total husband material.'
Is there a female version?
Yes, the parallel term is 'wife material', using the same 'X material' construction for long-term partner potential.
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