manit

[ man-it ]

noun

1. man-minute.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manit¹

By syncope and respelling

Example Sentences

He’d jabbered on, asking again and again to speak with some other officer—a man named Manit.

From Literature

"Manit might be an old softy when it comes to you hoodlums, but I know better. You're lucky I brought you here and not straight to the jail. If I hear one peep out of you”—he held up the keys and jangled them in Somkit's face—"I'll be locking you up where you really belong.”

From Literature

"So you see, sir,” said Somkit in a voice sweet as palm sugar, "we were just testing that taxi out so we could fix the motor. Ask Officer Manit—he'll vouch for me.”

From Literature

Somkit began pacing the stall, practicing what he'd say to Manit when he came.

From Literature

“Once Manit gets here, I'll talk to him and everything will be fine.”

From Literature