
Once upon a time, being “manly” meant something specific—tough, rugged, and unapologetically practical. But as culture shifted, so did the definition. Millennials came along and redefined masculinity in ways that made older generations shake their heads. From grooming habits to hobbies, the line between what’s traditionally “masculine” and what’s not has blurred. Here are seven everyday things that used to be manly—until millennials decided to rewrite the rulebook.