MANNISH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈmæn.ɪʃ//
adj
- (of a woman) Resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine."A woman impudent and mannish grown Is not more loathed than an effeminate man In time of action."
- (Caribbean, Guyana) Impertinent; assertive."2014, Kurt Campbell, “Police left 15-year-old to die — Relatives,” inewsguyana.com, 11 March, 2014, “They could have saved his life because he was still living, one woman said when she told the police that the boy was alive he said leave him to die, he’s wanted,” Giddings cried, adding that “I know he bad, he mannish, he does misbehave but I never know he was wanted… how can they make the claim without medical assistance.”"
- (Caribbean, African-American Vernacular) Precocious.
- (archaic or fantasy) Resembling or characteristic of a human being, in form or nature; human."The Westron was a Mannish speech, though enriched and softened under Elvish influence."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'MANNISH'?
The word MANNISH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
N1
N1
I1
S1
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MANNISH'?
The word MANNISH is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
N2
N2
I1
S1
H3
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.