Scottish dialect term for a man, with two related but distinct uses: as a general term for any man or male person, and — with a slightly diminutive or dismissive edge — for an undersized, weak, or insignificant man.
Scottish dialect term for a man, with two related but distinct uses: as a general term for any man or male person, and — with a slightly diminutive or dismissive edge — for an undersized, weak, or insignificant man. The first sense is used neutrally and affectionately in everyday Scottish speech, particularly in the northeast of Scotland. The second sense conveys a mild put-down, suggesting the man in question doesn't quite measure up. Context and tone determine which reading applies.
Some wee mannie at the bar kept trying to start an argument with everyone who walked past.
Mannie means: Scottish dialect term for a man, with two related but distinct uses: as a general term for any man or male person, and - with a slightly diminutive or dismissive edge - for an undersized, weak,. It is a dialectal or regional word and rarely appears in mainstream teen culture; usage usually points to a family, regional, or literary source rather than peer slang. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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An Irish term meaning a little man, often used affectionately for a small boy or with a slightly diminutive or dismissive tone for an insignificant man. The -een suffix is the Irish diminutive, added to man. Can carry warmth or mild contempt depending on context.
(Ireland) A little man.
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Unpleasantly dirty and disgusting.
Mannie means: Scottish dialect term for a man, with two related but distinct uses: as a general term for any man or male person, and - with a slightly diminutive or dismissive edge - for an undersized, weak,. It is a dialectal or regional word and rarely appears in mainstream teen culture; usage usually points to a family, regional, or literary source rather than peer slang. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
mannie means: Scottish dialect term for a man, with two related but distinct uses: as a general term for any man or male person, and - with a slightly diminutive or dismissive edge - for an. Register: regional or dialectal, informal. Not common in mainstream English; use only if you specifically want a regional or literary effect, otherwise the standard equivalent is safer. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(Scotland) An undersized or insignificant man.
“Animals dancing to Mannie Fresh beats. What reality are we in? 😭😂”
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(Scotland) A man.
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