noun, interjection, verb
Noun
- Adult male – an adult human who is male.
- Male partner – boyfriend, husband, or romantic partner.
- Right person – the suitable or correct individual.
- Type or kind – used to describe a category (“a man of science”).
- Humanity – mankind, humankind as a whole.
- General person – used in generalisations (“man cannot live without hope”).
- Specific person – the individual in question.
- Male professional – a man in a certain job (e.g., “businessman”).
- Handyman – someone skilled at small repairs or manual work.
- Male employee – a worker, especially a male subordinate.
- Sports – a male player on a team.
- Servant – one employed to serve another.
- Games – a playing piece in chess, checkers, etc.
- Affection/praise – informal term of respect or admiration (“he’s my man”).
- Traffic sign – figure shown on pedestrian crossings.
- Representative – a male spokesperson (government, media, etc.).
Interjection
- Exclamation – used informally to express surprise, admiration, or emphasis (“Man, that was amazing!”).
Verb
- Operate/work on – to staff, equip, or take charge of something (“to man a station”).
- Military – to provide with soldiers or personnel.
Common Phrases
- the man of the house – head of the household.
- a man of few words – someone who speaks little.
- be a man – show courage or maturity.
- man enough for – capable of handling a challenge.
- are you a man or a mouse? – questioning someone’s courage.
- native of a place – “a Cork man,” “a Dublin man.”
- her old man (informal) – her partner, husband, or boyfriend.
