womanhandle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To handle someone or something gently, or with very little effort (sometimes as opposed to manhandle).
  2. To manhandle or treat roughly (when done by a woman).

Pronunciation

/ˈwʊm.ənˌhæn.dəl/

Word forms

womanhandle womanhandles womanhandling womanhandled woman-handle

Etymology

Blend of woman + manhandle.

Antonyms

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