MANNISH


Meaning of MANNISH in English

/ ˈmænɪʃ; NAmE / adjective

(usually disapproving ) ( of a woman or of sth belonging to a woman ) having qualities that are thought of as typical of or suitable for a man

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WORD ORIGIN

Old English mennisc human (see man , -ish ). The current sense dates from late Middle English .

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