manhood

[ man-hood ]

noun

1. the state or time of being a man or adult male person; male maturity.
2. traditional manly qualities.
3. maleness, as distinguished from femaleness.
4. virility; potency.
5. male genitalia.
6. men collectively.
7. the state of being human.

manhood

/ ˈmænhʊd /

noun

1. the state or quality of being a man or being manly
2. men collectively
3. archaic.
   the state of being human
4. informal.
   a euphemism for a man's genitalia

Other Words From

• pre·manhood noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of manhood¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; man, -hood

Example Sentences

During the 2016 primaries, Rubio made fun of Trump’s manhood: “You know what they say about men with small hands.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hegseth is the ultimate in cubic zirconia manhood.

From Salon

"That's why it's a big manhood because, especially for the target demographic that I'm aiming at, men never grow up," he said of the route which will be around Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons.

From BBC

Trump ally and fellow Hitler-praiser Nick Fuentes illustrated this "childish kings" view of manhood in a nutshell in a recent tweet: "If Trump loses, blame women."

From Salon

He reposted a warning on Truth Social claiming “Manhood is Under Attack.”

From BBC

Related Words

• adulthood
• boldness
• bravery
• courage
• fortitude
• masculinity
• mettle
• nobility
• potency
• virility