mansome

English

Alternative forms
  • man-some

Etymology

Apparently from man +‎ -some, perhaps also formed as a blend of man +‎ handsome.

Adjective

mansome (comparative more mansome, superlative most mansome)

  1. (rare) Attractive in a manly or masculine way
    • 2014, M. J. Milner, When to Quit:
      " […] The notes were from a man-some old friend of his named 'Ford'." I was so jealous.
    • 2016, Rose Gordon, Passions of a Gentleman:
      "I'll take him," exclaimed a pale-faced, blue eyed, blonde haired little girl, sending Simon's mind into a small whirlwind of panic. "He's mansome."

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