manchild
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8.4
- noun
- /ˈmænˌtʃaɪld/
- Offensive
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niñato
- Further in the Vogue article, Vivian said Elon Musk's estranged daughter Vivian calls dad a pathetic manchild in a scathing interview.
The gamer stereotype of the socially inept basement dwelling manchild must be put to bed.
- The gamer stereotype of the socially inept basement dwelling manchild must be put to bed.
- I think we were like right there in that like, kid that, that manchild look, he's got a hair.
Examples
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I feel sorry for the actress who had to play such a one-note woman, where she could have been a catalyst for a character arc that saw Miles becoming less of a manchild and more of a man.
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The gamer stereotype of the socially inept basement dwelling manchild must be put to bed.
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I don't think O'Brien is a manchild, though.
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The protagonist is already a moody, angry manchild.
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It shows that I'm the kind of guy who's not afraid to "party" but that I'm also not a sloppy manchild.
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Fortunately, countless choices lie between acting like a self-indulgent (wo) manchild and behaving like a Scrooge.
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I sincerely hope that the people who voted Kasich into office rue the day they came to and trundled into the voting booth to throw in their lot with that idiot manchild.
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If you want to live your life as a mental manchild, that's your business, but don't expect rational people to accept irrationality as equally deserving of respect in discourse or public policy.
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Even at 30, he still acts like a manchild, throwing tantrums instead of handling his responsibilities.
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Despite his age, James's behavior is that of a typical manchild, as he avoids serious discussions and prefers playing video games.
Synonyms
Antonyms
How Immature
- Offensive
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8.4
- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Manchild joins man and child to create a clear image: a grown man who acts like a child. Today people use it to describe an adult man who still acts childishly.