manstress
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Meaning · English
A male equivalent of "mistress"; a male object of one's affections who lies outside of one's primary relationship.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Tom and Nicole had been married for several years, but it was well known that she was keeping a manstress on the side.
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 “manstress” mean?
A male equivalent of "mistress"; a male object of one's affections who lies outside of one's primary relationship.
Is “manstress” formal or informal?
manstress is generally slang.