mannetje.
the male of a species of animal or plant
Meaning & usage
the male of a species of animal or plant
Het mannetje bouwt een nest.
man who performs odd jobs for money, often without paying tax
Ik weet nog wel een mannetje dat het plafond kan schilderen.
a man who flaunts his masculinity; especially one who compensates for insecurity through social posturing
Hij is wel een beetje een mannetje; hij wil altijd stoerder overkomen dan de andere aanwezige mannen.
Where this word comes from
From man + -e- + -tje.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.