noun
Uncommon
manu
MAN
Manu (noun) means (informal, chiefly New Zealand/Pacific) A dive in which the diver enters the water lower-back first to create a big splash. Example: “The kids lined up at the wharf to do the biggest manu.”
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(informal, chiefly New Zealand/Pacific) A dive in which the diver enters the water lower-back first to create a big splash.
"The kids lined up at the wharf to do the biggest manu."
How to use manu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA splashy backward-leaning jump into water, popular at pools and wharves in New Zealand and the Pacific.
When to use it
Informal, regional slang — mainly used in New Zealand and Pacific Island English.
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Word forms
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Etymology
In the sense of a manufacturer, it is a clipping of ‘manufacturer’.
Rhymes for manu
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What does “manu” mean?
The word “manu” means (informal, chiefly New Zealand/Pacific) A dive in which the diver enters the water lower-back first to create a big splash. In plain terms, a splashy backward-leaning jump into water, popular at pools and wharves in New Zealand and the Pacific.
How do you pronounce “manu”?
“Manu” is pronounced MAN (/ˈmanʉː/ in IPA).
How do you use “manu” in a sentence?
Here is “manu” used in a sentence: “The kids lined up at the wharf to do the biggest manu.”
What part of speech is “manu”?
“Manu” is a noun.
Is “manu” a common word?
“Manu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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