manimal

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Meaning · English

A person compared to such a creature, especially an unkempt and uncivilized, or strong and sexually aggressive man.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

2004 January 1, Michael Burnett, “Tumyeto army”, Thrasher, High Speed Productions, Inc. Layton smacked his head hard on a front feeble, but bounced back up to get the make. That kid's a manimal. "Oh, he's so on the team," Diego kept saying.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “manimal” mean?

A person compared to such a creature, especially an unkempt and uncivilized, or strong and sexually aggressive man.

Is “manimal” formal or informal?

manimal is generally slang.