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mannetje.

the male of a species of animal or plant

8 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɑ.nə.tjə/
  1. the male of a species of animal or plant

    neuter
    Het mannetje bouwt een nest.
  2. man who performs odd jobs for money, often without paying tax

    informal · neuter
    Ik weet nog wel een mannetje dat het plafond kan schilderen.
  3. a man who flaunts his masculinity; especially one who compensates for insecurity through social posturing

    informal · neuter
    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.