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- [man-ish]
- /ˈmæn ɪʃ/
- /ˈmæn.ɪʃ/
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- [man-ish]
- /ˈmæn ɪʃ/
Definitions of mannish word
- adjective mannish being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice. 1
- adjective mannish resembling a man, as in size or manner: a mannish youth. 1
- noun mannish (of a woman) having characteristics that are stereotypically associated with men and can be considered unbecoming in a woman. 1
- adjective mannish manlike, unfeminine 1
- adjective mannish If you describe a woman's appearance or behaviour as mannish, you mean it is more like a man's appearance or behaviour than a woman's. 0
- adjective mannish (of a woman) having or displaying qualities regarded as typical of a man 0
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Origin of mannish
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; replacing Middle English mennish, Old English mennisc; see man1, -ish1
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Parts of speech for Mannish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mannish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
mannish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mannish
adj mannish
- macho — having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
- male — a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). Capital: Male.
- manly — having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- masculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
- butch — If you describe a woman as butch, you mean that she behaves or dresses in a masculine way. This use could cause offence.
adjective mannish
- manlike — resembling a human being; anthropoid.
noun mannish
- machismo — a strong or exaggerated sense of manliness; an assumptive attitude that virility, courage, strength, and entitlement to dominate are attributes or concomitants of masculinity.
Antonyms for mannish
adjective mannish
- hypermasculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
- womanish — womanlike or feminine.
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