Maxxing

Rising🧒Middle School🔶Manosphere origin

#manosphere-origin#self-improvement#meme

Definition

A suffix meaning obsessive optimization of something. Looksmaxxing (appearance), gymmaxxing (fitness), moneymaxxing (wealth), studymaxxing (academics). Started in self-improvement/manosphere spaces but has gone mainstream as a meme format.

Translation for Parents

Your kid is saying they're trying to optimize something to the max. 'Looksmaxxing' means trying to look their best. 'Studymaxxing' means studying hard. The word itself is harmless and often funny. BUT, if they're specifically into 'looksmaxxing' culture, that rabbit hole can lead to body dysmorphia content (bonesmashing, canthal tilt, etc.). The casual use is fine. The obsessive use is worth watching.

Dad Mode: Likely a Meme

I know this site is mostly jokes. But I'm still a dad. This one started in Incel/lookism forums (2010s) → mainstream TikTok suffix (2023-present). Your kid is probably just memeing. But if you're hearing a bunch of these together, maybe ask about it over pizza.

Examples

Brainrot:

“I'm looksmaxxing rn”

English:

“I'm working on my appearance/grooming right now”

Brainrot:

“Time to studymaxx for finals”

English:

“Time to study as hard as possible for finals”

Cringe Score

7.0/10 cringe

Please don't

As a joke it's hilarious. 'I'm sleepmaxxing' (going to bed) is genuinely funny. As a lifestyle philosophy absorbed from looksmaxxing TikTok at age 12, less hilarious. Gauge the vibes.