manimal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fanciful life form that is part human and part beast; a creature recognizable as human but possessing physical or primitive behavioral characteristics that are exclusive to animals.
  2. A person compared to such a creature, especially an unkempt and uncivilized, or strong and sexually aggressive man.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

manimal manimals

Etymology

Blend of man + animal.

Synonyms

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