man-size

man-size
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective or man-sized \\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\
1. : suitable for or requiring a man

a man-size job

a man-size model

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manˈ-size or manˈ-sized adjective
1. Suitable for, or requiring, a man
2. Very big (informal)
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Main Entry:man

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man-size variant UK US
Main entry: man-sized

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man-size «MAN SYZ», adjective.
= man-sized. (Cf.man-sized)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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