mannish
being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice.
resembling a man, as in size or manner: a mannish youth.
Origin of mannish
1synonym study For mannish
Other words from mannish
- man·nish·ly, adverb
- man·nish·ness, noun
- un·man·nish, adjective
- un·man·nish·ly, adverb
- un·man·nish·ness, noun
Words Nearby mannish
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How to use mannish in a sentence
The designer showed a collection filled with mannish silhouettes, pinstripe suiting, and plaids.
Movement to know that she was attired in appropriate costume—short frock, biped continuations and a mannish oil-skin hat.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyShe was bareheaded, wore mannish gloves, and sported large circlet earrings.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyHer skirt was short, of good gray cloth, and she wore a rather mannish coat over a blue woolen shirt or blouse.
The Way of a Man | Emerson HoughPeter Gross could not help noticing the almost mannish length of her stride and the haughty, arrogant tilt of her head.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles Beecham
"Thanks," I managed, looking into the big eyes that were further magnified by her mannish, black-rimmed glasses.
Little Brother | Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for mannish
/ (ˈmænɪʃ) /
(of a woman) having or displaying qualities regarded as typical of a man
of or resembling a man
Derived forms of mannish
- mannishly, adverb
- mannishness, noun
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