man region (man re'-juhn) noun. The male genital area, consisting of a penis, scrotum, and (in most cases) two testicles.

Usage example: Nothing hurts quite like getting hit in the man region.

Word History: Beefy McManstick. Fandangled Mandangler. Longrod Von Hugenstein. Rodzilla. The Schlongmaster 2000. Zamboni Baloney. So many ways to refer to a man's Love Truncheon, so few of which can be used on national television. Broadcasters usually just say something insufferably lame like "he had the wind knocked out of him" or "he's shaken up." But now, thanks to the legendary Reggie Miller, we have a real option.

On January 31, 2008 -- also known as "last Thursday" -- Miller coined the phrase during the third quarter of the Suns' 84-81 loss to the Spurs. After Manu Ginobili dropped Raja Bell with a cruel nutshot, Miller said: "It looks like it's an inadvertent...inadvertent shot...to the man...region." Marv Albert quickly jumped in and tried to amend Reggie's totally sweet new term to the much more boring "groin area." Go ahead and listen to the exchange. It will make your dad finally respect you. We promise.


Fan-tastic Extra: Since I love you all -- even the misguided Lakers fans -- here's a picture of Karl Malone postmarking a kick to Robert Horry's man region. The Mailman always delivered!

Another "clutch shot" for Robert Horry.

Labels: balls, Karl Malone, nutshots, Reggie Miller, Robert Horry, Word of the Day

The following picture appeared on the cover of the March 28, 2005 issue of ESPN The Magazine, and it has to be one of the most unintentionally hilarious photos of Steve Nash ever*. "Hey, let's show the soon-to-be MVP sprawled over a huge pile of basketballs. Now make sure his arms and legs are spread out and he has a cheesy, slightly seductive grin on his face...perfect!"

*And if you've seen his GQ-style pictures on NBA.com, you'll know that's saying something.

Steve Nash surrounded and partiallycovered in balls...a dream come true.
Add to the odd nature of this picture the fact that the final version reads -- in big, bold, yellow letters -- "Fill It Up" and you have the perfect cover for a sports-themed gay porn video.

Labels: balls, pictures, Steve Nash