mannetje
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]mannetje n (plural mannetjes)
Noun
[edit]mannetje n (plural mannetjes)
- the male of a species of animal or plant
- (informal) man who performs odd jobs for money, often without paying tax
- Ik weet nog wel een mannetje dat het plafond kan schilderen. ― I know this guy who can paint the ceiling.
- (informal) a man who flaunts his masculinity; especially one who compensates for insecurity through social posturing
- Synonym: haan(tje)
- Hij is wel een beetje een mannetje; hij wil altijd stoerder overkomen dan de andere aanwezige mannen.
- He really is a bit of an insecure macho; he always wants to appear tougher than other men who are present.
Derived terms
[edit]Descendants
[edit]- Negerhollands: manje
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