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mannish

UK
/ˈmænɪʃ/
US
/ˈmænɪʃ/

Translations

mannishadjective
mannisher
Comp.
mannishest
Super.
UK
/ˈmænɪʃ/
US
/ˈmænɪʃ/
Her mannish style of dressing often led people to mistake her for her brother.
Son style vestimentaire masculin amenait souvent les gens à la prendre pour son frère.
Her mannish approach to leadership was both admired and criticized by her colleagues.
Son approche virile du leadership était à la fois admirée et critiquée par ses collègues.
Additional translations
hommassePéjoratif, surtout pour une femme jugée peu féminine.
Synonyms
masculine
manly
butch
gender-neutral
tomboyish

Definitions

mannishadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a man, especially in appearance or behavior.
Her mannish style of dressing often led people to mistake her for her brother.
Having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or assertiveness.
Her mannish approach to leadership was both admired and criticized by her colleagues.
(of a woman) Perceived as lacking traditionally feminine qualities; considered unfeminine.
Some critics called her voice too mannish for the role.
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