# Looksmaxxing

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Podcast: [Citation Needed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citation-needed-8016)
Published: 2026-04-15T15:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

Looksmaxxing is a 21st century Internet neologism referring to the process of maximizing one's own physical attractiveness . The term originated on male incel (meaning: "involuntarily celibate") [1] message boards in the 2010s. [2] [3] [4] Previously, the phrase's usage had been limited to obscure internet forums, but in the 2020s became popularized on TikTok by men. [3] Currently, the term refers to a specified view of male beauty, and is not frequently a term used by women in a non-satirical context. [3]

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