What does manling mean?
Manling means A little man; a man of short stature..
Manling
/ˈmænlɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
A little man; a man of short stature..
Definitions by Sense
- A little man; a man of short stature.
- (literary) A young man; a boy.
Example Sentences
Again, a man so gracious and in high favour with the Emperor, as Augustus often called him his witty manling (for the littleness of his stature), and, if we may trust antiquity, had designed him for a secretary of estate, and invited him to the palace, which he modestly prayed off and refused.
'Hah!' said Kaa with a chuckle, 'he has friends everywhere, this manling. Stand back, manling; and hide you, O Poison-People. I break down the wall.'
"Before I do your bidding, manling," Mapes said, "I must cleanse the way between us. […]
“You're trespassing on my dungeon, manling. And I am the thing... you should be afraid of.”
Synonyms for manling
Antonyms for manling
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Word Forms
- manlings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for manling?
Common synonyms include mankin, bhoy, boy, boykin.
What is the opposite of manling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use manling in a sentence?
Again, a man so gracious and in high favour with the Emperor, as Augustus often called him his witty manling (for the littleness of his stature), and, if we may trust antiquity, had designed him for a secretary of estate, and invited him to the palace, which he modestly prayed off and refused.
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