noun
manny
MA-nee
noun
1
A male nanny hired to look after children.
"The family hired a manny who could also coach the kids at soccer."
How to Use Manny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJust like a nanny, but the term specifically flags that the caregiver is male.
Common pairings
hire a manny
Word Forms
mannies plural
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Etymology
A blend of "man" and "nanny," coined to describe male childcare workers.