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The kind of affirmation that men prefer to give and receive, as opposed to the empty praises that women often exchange.
Encouragement vs. Mancouragement
"You look great in that dress sweetie"
vs
"It looks like crap, but it don't matter bro"
Encouragement vs Mancouragement
"All that matters is that you were a good sport"
vs.
" Dude, you totally dominated that competition"
Mancouragement is always focused on substance as opposed to feel-good platitudes or appearances.
"Baby don't give me a bunch of bs, I need mancouragement"
1. Someone who was a hippie in the 1960s that grew up but kept their hair long because at heart they are still hippies. Many of them can be found in the academic world.
2. A 1960s revolutionary radical who didn't cut their hair because for them the revolution is still on. They are older, wiser, and more dangerous.
Def 1. Tonight we're gonna be chillin' some the silver ponytails, bring lots of weed.
Def 2. The silver ponytails won't rest until they bring down the whole American system.
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1. A phrase often used by abusers or abusive systems to control their followers. The abuser needs ego affirmation so they do not merely demand compliance, but also that the follower have a "sweet" attitude. The implication is that as long as the abusee "keeps sweet" they won't have any trouble, but if they do not, there will be negative reprecussions. This phrase was used by FLDS leader Warren Jeffs with his followers.
2. This can be applied in less abusive situations as well. A boyfriend might tell a girlfriend to "keep sweet", meaning "don't get upset about this" He may not be threatening her, but the implication of being sweet instead of addressing a wrong she should be sweet.
Def 1. Cult Leader: "Keep sweet, Alice, I don't want to have to do anything you would regret"
Def 2. Boyfriend: "Keep sweet baby, it's no big deal"
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