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manhood
noun man·hood \ˈman-ˌhu̇d\
: the qualities (such as strength and courage) that are expected in a man
: the state or condition of being an adult man and no longer a boy
: adult men
Full Definition of MANHOOD
1
: the condition of being a human being
2
: qualities associated with men : manliness
3
: the condition of being an adult male as distinguished from a child or female
4
: adult males : men
5
: penis
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First Known Use of MANHOOD
13th century
Related to MANHOOD
- Synonyms
- machismo, macho, virility, manliness, masculinity
- Antonyms
- femininity, muliebrity, womanhood, womanliness
Rhymes with MANHOOD
Atwood, aunthood, basswood, beefwood, bentwood, blackwood, boxwood, boyhood, brushwood, childhood, cordwood, corkwood, deadwood, do-good, dogwood, driftwood, falsehood, fatwood, feel-good, firewood, for good, fruitwood, Gielgud, girlhood, godhood, greasewood, greenwood, groundwood, gumwood, hardwood, heartwood, ironwood, kingwood, knighthood, lancewood, logwood, maidhood, make good, matchwood, monkhood, monkshood, no-good, pinewood, plywood, priesthood, pulpwood, redwood, rosewood, sainthood, selfhood, softwood, sonhood, springwood, statehood, stinkwood, Talmud, teakwood, torchwood, unhood, whitewood, wifehood, wildwood, wormwood
MANHOOD Defined for Kids
manhood
noun man·hood \ˈman-ˌhu̇d\
Definition of MANHOOD for Kids
1
: qualities (as strength and courage) believed to be typical of men
2
: the state of being an adult human male
3
: adult human males
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