mannish

/ˈmænɪʃ/
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Other forms: mannishly

Definitions of mannish
  1. adjective
    resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman
    “a mannish stride”
    synonyms:
    unwomanly
    not womanly
  2. adjective
    characteristic of a man as distinguished from a woman
    “true mannish arrogance”
    synonyms:
    masculine
    associated with men and not with women
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