Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
name
Alternative letter-case form of the man (when construed as a proper noun, naming the one and only).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations, as coordinated outside of one's control.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: singular, singular-only
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An oppressive or domineering person of authority, usually male; especially, one's boss.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: singular, singular-only
Synonyms: old man
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The best man for a job; someone with exceptional skills.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: singular, singular-only
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Originally from US English.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
