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Word: Mannish
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English mennisc ‘human’ (see man, -ish). The current sense dates from late Middle English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmanɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(with reference to a woman or women's clothing) having characteristics that are stereotypically associated with men
Short Definition:stereotypically associated with men
Examples:- she is played as a socially awkward, slightly mannish English countrywoman
- a mannish black silk trouser suit
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