Mankle

Pronunciation: /ˈmæŋ.kəl/

Definitions of mankle

noun A slang term used to describe the area where the ankle and the calf meet, often used in reference to a person with a particularly thick or undefined ankle

Example Sentences

A1 My mankle hurts after I twisted it playing soccer.

A2 She wrapped a bandage around her mankle to support the sprained joint.

B1 The doctor recommended physical therapy to help strengthen his weak mankle.

B2 He wore ankle braces to prevent any further injuries to his mankle during the basketball game.

C1 The athlete underwent surgery to repair the torn ligament in his mankle.

C2 Despite the injury to his mankle, he continued to train for the upcoming marathon.

Examples of mankle in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's mankle and determined it was sprained.

informal I twisted my mankle while playing basketball, it's really sore now.

slang I can't wear those shoes, they always rub against my mankle.

figurative He has a mankle for always getting himself into trouble.

Grammatical Forms of mankle

• past tense: mankled
• plural: mankles
• comparative: more mankle
• superlative: most mankle
• present tense: mankle
• future tense: will mankle
• perfect tense: have mankled
• continuous tense: is mankling
• singular: mankle
• positive degree: mankle
• infinitive: to mankle
• gerund: mankling
• participle: mankling

Origin and Evolution of mankle

First Known Use: 2004 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mankle' is believed to have originated as a blend of the words 'man' and 'ankle'. It is used to refer to a man's ankle, particularly when exposed due to wearing cropped pants or shorts.

Evolution of the word: The term 'mankle' has evolved from being a slang term to a more widely recognized term in fashion and style discussions, often used humorously or critically to describe a man's exposed ankle in a fashion faux pas.