The Männer subculture finds its origins in the Southern Netherlands, and is generally used to describe a person or group of people whose views support a serene, laid-back and usually liberally-orientated lifestyle.
Commonly used synonyms for Männer, when used to refer to a person, include, but are not limited to: "Chiller", "Pik", "Chef", "Jong", ”Joete”, "Chimi" and "Wiekser".
This is due to the fact that the liberal point of view usually associated with Männer subculture implies the individual freedom for one to choose and act like the gender he or she prefers, thus making it paradoxical to hypothetically exclude people based on their gender type.
[3] The Männer lifestyle commonly implies a calm, happy and down to earth approach to life, which for example affiliates attendance to alternative music-festivals as well as listening to alternative music, free artistic expression, responsible usage of drugs, watching so called 'Stoner Movies' and adult cartoons, chilling, and the general urge to avoid being in stressful situations.
Common phrases used by Männer include, but are not limited to: "Enne" (a greeting), "Auwhoer" or "Auwmuk" (to describe a feeling of excitement or shock), "Wat ga je biggie doen?"