adj
mannish
Mannish (adj) means resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
adj
1
Resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
2
Resembling or characteristic of a grown man (as opposed to a boy); mature, adult.
3
Impertinent; assertive.
4
Resembling or characteristic of a human being, in form or nature; human.
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Etymology
From Middle English mannish, mannisshe, mannysh, from earlier mennish (“human”), from Old English mennisċ (“human, natural, humane”), from Proto-West Germanic *mannisk, from Proto-Germanic *manniskaz (“human”). By surface analysis, man + -ish. Doublet of mennish, mense, and mensch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mannish?
"mannish" (adj) means resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
What are the different meanings of mannish?
"mannish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine; 2. Resembling or characteristic of a grown man (as opposed to a boy); mature, adult; 3. Impertinent; assertive.