General
tool
What does tool mean?
Derisive slang for a guy who constantly seeks attention, often by hitting on people or showing off at the gym.
"That tool keeps flexing in the mirror between texts."
Origin
General insult 'tool' applied within gym culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does calling someone a tool mean?
It's an insult for an obnoxious, attention-seeking guy — at the gym, typically someone showing off, hogging mirrors or hitting on people.
Is tool a gym-specific insult?
No, 'tool' is general slang for a jerk; it just gets used a lot in gym culture for the show-off types on the floor.
How do you spot a gym tool?
Constant mirror flexing, loud grunting for show, curling in the squat rack and phone-in-hand strutting are classic tells.
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