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- [mahng-key; French mahn-key]
- /mɑŋˈkeɪ; French mɑ̃ˈkeɪ/
- /mɒŋˈkeɪ/
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- [mahng-key; French mahn-key]
- /mɑŋˈkeɪ; French mɑ̃ˈkeɪ/
Definitions of manque word
- adjective manque having failed, missed, or fallen short, especially because of circumstances or a defect of character; unsuccessful; unfulfilled or frustrated (usually used postpositively): a poet manqué who never produced a single book of verse. 1
- noun manque (postpositive) unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-be. 1
- adjective manque would-be, failed 1
- adjective manque You use manqué to describe someone who has never had the type of job indicated, although they had the ability for it or wanted it. 0
- noun manque the section on a roulette table which includes the numbers 1 to 18 or a bet placed in this area 0
- adjective manque unfulfilled; potential; would-be 0
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Origin of manque
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < French, past participle of manquer to lack, be short of < Italian mancare, derivative of manco lacking, defective < Medieval Latin, Late Latin mancus (Latin: feeble, literally, maimed, having a useless hand, probably derivative of manus hand)
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Parts of speech for Manque
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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manque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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.
manque usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manque
adjective manque
- failed — unsuccessful; failed: a totally fail policy.
- wannabe — one who aspires, often vainly, to emulate another's success or attain eminence in some area.
- near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- would-be — wishing or pretending to be: a would-be wit.
- ersatz — (of a product) Made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
Antonyms for manque
adjective manque
- successful — achieving or having achieved success.
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