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man-sized

or man-size

[ man-sahyzd ]

adjective

, Informal.
  1. large; big; generous:

    a man-sized sandwich.

  2. formidable:

    a man-sized undertaking.



man-sized

adjective

  1. of a size appropriate for or convenient for a man
  2. informal.
    big; large


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Word History and Origins

Origin of man-sized1

First recorded in 1910–15

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Example Sentences

There was a sound of giggling and scuffling, the door opened and two enormous, man-sized cocks entered the room.

For when the boy raised his feet with each stride, the man-sized, hob-nailed boots which encased them failed to lift in turn.

He took a man-sized slug of the fiery stuff without even wiping off the pitcher's rim.

But maybe just for the sake of makin' talk you'd better tell how you know you can swing such a man-sized contract.

As he dished out man-sized helpings of ham and eggs, the cook kept a wary eye on Exman.

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