man-child
Americannoun
PLURAL
men-childrenEtymology
Origin of man-child
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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He’s an old man-child — and the effect of all that time on earth shows in every gesture and every pore.
From New York Times
It’s a world filled with possibility and promise not just for him but an organization that finally has found baseball relevance in large part because of this 22-year-old man-child, dripping with talent and charisma.
From Seattle Times
Although primarily known for slapstick comedy and overgrown man-child characters, he has excelled in multiple dramatic roles in films such as “Punch Drunk Love” and “Uncut Gems.”
From Washington Times
Although primarily known for slapstick comedy and overgrown man-child characters, Sandler has also excelled in multiple dramatic roles such as the films “Punch Drunk Love” and “Uncut Gems.”
From Seattle Times
Plus, who can resist a novel that takes down an entitled man-child in absurdly grand fashion?
From Washington Post
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