my man
See also: mỹ mãn
English
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Noun
- (informal) A familiar term of address for a man.
- 1886, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, translated by H.L. Brækstad, Folk and Fairy Tales, page 270:
- "Yes, yes! that's all very well," said the king; " but I am afraid it's of very little use, my man."
- (informal) A casual, complimentary term of address for a man.
- That's my man right there!
Related terms
- my good man
- my guy
Translations
term of address for a male friend
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Interjection
- (US, slang) A term of address for a man, conveying awe or enthusiastic agreement.
- Right on! My man!
Further reading
- “my man” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
- “my man” (US) / “my man” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
- “my man”, in Collins English Dictionary.
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