Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

my man

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.75 in modern English

Syllables: my -man
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A familiar term of address for a man.

Informal

noun

A casual, complimentary term for a man.

Informal

intj

A term of address for a man, conveying awe or enthusiastic agreement.

American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

"Near-synonyms: man, bro"
"Hey, my man! Long time no see!"
"This round's on me, my man!"
"My man thought it was a good idea."
""Yes, yes! that's all very well," said the king; " but I am afraid it's of very little use, my man.""
"That's my man right there!"

Usage

Informal
American usage
Slang

Phrases

my good man my guy

Frequently Paired Words

my good man my guy bro man dude

Synonyms

man bro

Questions

What does my man mean?: A familiar term of address for a man.

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