mannish

Example Sentences

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History has given us floppy bows under ill-fitting mannish blazers and a plethora of boxy suits in candy-colored hues.

From Washington Post

So, according to the court, employers cannot discriminate against women because they fail to fulfill gender stereotypes — fail to wear makeup or jewelry, wear “mannish” clothing or otherwise sport a “masculine” look.

From Washington Post

"Gentleman Jack" was the far from flattering nickname Lister acquired on account of her unconventional lifestyle and mannish attire.

From BBC

“He was very mannish. I liked that. I’m an aggressive feminist, but sometimes normative gender roles are … sometimes I’m mad at them, sometimes I appreciate it.”

From Washington Post

And yes, we all understand newspaper caricatures are meant to exaggerate features, however, Knight’s image looks primitive, mannish and poorly-executed.

From Salon