mannish
Americanadjective
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being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman.
mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice.
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resembling a man, as in size or manner.
a mannish youth.
adjective
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(of a woman) having or displaying qualities regarded as typical of a man
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of or resembling a man
Synonym Usage
See manly.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mannish
First recorded before 900; Middle English; replacing Middle English mennish, Old English mennisc; see man, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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I flashed also on Ole Golly in “Harriet the Spy,” with her somewhat mannish affect, militaristic walk in clunky shoes and straight talk.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
Other times, sporting short black hair and wearing a mannish shirt, she recalls Jane Birkin.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2020
“She was wearing a mannish white shirt and white trousers and black Birkenstocks,” Sheffman wistfully recalls.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2018
The outfits were finished off with mannish brogue shoes or furry flat slippers.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2018
She wore a light-tan suede suit, shoes to match and a mannish hat with a feather in the band, and she patted my face with gloved hands.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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