mannish

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the characteristics of a man; behaving in a manner typical of a man.

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Synonyms

butch , masculine , unladylike , grown up , manly

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Variants

List of all variants of mannish that leads to same result
mannish , mannishly , mannishness , mannishnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'mannisc' meaning 'human, manly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mannish' was popularized in the 19th century.

2. In some cultures, women who exhibit mannish behavior are stigmatized or marginalized.

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Related Concepts

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1. masculinity: A social construct associated with traits, behaviors, and roles considered typical of boys and men.

2. gender roles: Societal expectations of how individuals should behave based on their assigned gender.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mannish' is often used to describe a woman who behaves in a way that is typically associated with men. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Mannish Boy' that features the lyrics 'I'm a mannish boy, don't need no petticoat, I'm a mannish boy, from my head to my toes'.

How to Memorize "mannish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a manly figure or imagine a man behaving in a stereotypically masculine way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of masculinity or manliness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old English origin of the word: 'mannisc' means 'human, manly'.

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