manlig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- butch adjective Noticeably masculine in appearance or manner, especially describing a woman.
- male adj Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
- manly adj Having qualities traditionally seen as typical of men, such as strength, courage, or toughness.
- masculine adj Relating to men, or having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or assertiveness.
- virile adj Having qualities traditionally associated with masculinity, such as strength and vigor.
Senses
manlig is used for these senses in English:
- butch (slang, originally, _, Polari) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
- male Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
- manly Having the characteristics of a man.
- masculine Belonging to males; typically used by males.
- virile Manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.
butch — full definition
- adjective Noticeably masculine in appearance or manner, especially describing a woman.
- noun A lesbian who presents in a masculine way.
male — full definition
- adj Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
- noun A person or animal of the male sex.