man-sized

or man-size

[ man-sahyzd ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. large; big; generous:

   a man-sized sandwich.

2. formidable:

   a man-sized undertaking.

man-sized

adjective

1. of a size appropriate for or convenient for a man
2. informal.
   big; large

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-sized¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

There was a sound of giggling and scuffling, the door opened and two enormous, man-sized cocks entered the room.

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For when the boy raised his feet with each stride, the man-sized, hob-nailed boots which encased them failed to lift in turn.

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He took a man-sized slug of the fiery stuff without even wiping off the pitcher's rim.

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But maybe just for the sake of makin' talk you'd better tell how you know you can swing such a man-sized contract.

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As he dished out man-sized helpings of ham and eggs, the cook kept a wary eye on Exman.

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