gamma male

noun2

1. •
   A male that is third in a social hierarchy, beneath alpha and beta, but above delta.

   • The gamma male, Kalunde, displayed an opportunistic coalition tactic formerly called 'alliance fickleness,' in which the third party changes sides from moment to moment. — 1996
2. •
   An average male in the socio-sexual hierarchy, ranking below alphas and betas, and relatively unambitious.

   • The danger comes when a Gamma Male is taken by surprise and shunted into a position of LEADERSHIP (e.g. if he is tall) and has to pretend to be an Alpha. — 2011