adjective
- having qualities traditionally associated with men rather than women
Usage: often used to describe women’s appearance or behavior
Examples
- She wore a mannish suit to the business meeting.
- Her mannish haircut made her look more professional.
- The actress adopted a mannish walk for her role as a detective.
- He criticized her mannish voice during the presentation.
- The fashion designer created mannish clothing for women.
- Her mannish appearance helped her blend in at the construction site.