kvinnelig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- effeminate adj Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.
- womanish adj Characteristic of a woman; effeminate, feminine.
Senses
kvinnelig is used for these senses in English:
- effeminate (often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
- womanish (often, derogatory) Characteristic of a woman; effeminate, feminine. [from 14th c.]
womanish — full definition
- adj Characteristic of a woman; effeminate, feminine.
- adj Carried out by or pertaining to a woman.