MANNISH
Dictionary entry overview: What does mannish mean? • MANNISH (adjective)
The adjective MANNISH has 2 senses:
1. resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman
2. characteristic of a man as distinguished from a woman
Familiarity information: MANNISH used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MANNISH (adjective)
Meaning:
Resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman
Context example:
a mannish stride
Similar:
unwomanly (not womanly)
Meaning:
Characteristic of a man as distinguished from a woman
Context example:
true mannish arrogance
Similar:
masculine (associated with men and not with women)
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