mannish

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I flashed also on Ole Golly in “Harriet the Spy,” with her somewhat mannish affect, militaristic walk in clunky shoes and straight talk.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2021

Other times, sporting short black hair and wearing a mannish shirt, she recalls Jane Birkin.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2020

“She was wearing a mannish white shirt and white trousers and black Birkenstocks,” Sheffman wistfully recalls.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2018

The outfits were finished off with mannish brogue shoes or furry flat slippers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2018

She wore a light-tan suede suit, shoes to match and a mannish hat with a feather in the band, and she patted my face with gloved hands.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou