Manchild

Pronunciation: /ˈmæn.tʃaɪld/

Definitions of manchild

noun a man who has the characteristics of a child, such as immaturity or dependence

Example Sentences

A1 He is a manchild who still lives with his parents.

A2 The manchild refused to take responsibility for his actions.

B1 His behavior at work was often described as manchild-like.

B2 The manchild's immaturity was evident in his inability to handle conflicts.

C1 Despite his age, he continued to display manchild tendencies in his relationships.

C2 The manchild's lack of emotional intelligence hindered his personal growth and development.

Examples of manchild in a Sentence

formal The manchild refused to take on any responsibilities at work.

informal My brother is such a manchild, always playing video games and avoiding adulting.

slang Stop acting like a manchild and start acting your age.

figurative His inability to handle criticism showed his inner manchild.

Grammatical Forms of manchild

• past tense: manchilded
• plural: manchildren
• comparative: more manchild
• superlative: most manchild
• present tense: manchild
• future tense: will manchild
• perfect tense: have manchilded
• continuous tense: is manchilding
• singular: manchild
• positive degree: manchild
• infinitive: to manchild
• gerund: manchilding
• participle: manchilded

Origin and Evolution of manchild

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'manchild' originated from Old English, where 'man' referred to a human being and 'child' meant a young person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'manchild' has evolved to refer to an adult man who displays childlike qualities or behaviors, often used in a derogatory or humorous manner.