English

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Etymology

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From man +‎ -let.

Noun

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manlet (plural manlets)

  1. (derogatory) A short man, especially a muscular one.
    • 2022 May 2, Various Authors, “What’s a ‘Manlet’? Recounting some of Fandom’s Finest Weird Guys”, in QSO Media[1]:
      But, let’s not limit our options here: there are some taller manlets on this list, because their manlet energy is just unbeaten, regardless of their height.

Usage notes

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  • There is no consistently defined height for someone to qualify as a manlet, though the upper limit is almost always under 6 feet.

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