manny

/ˈmæni/

Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, a shortened form of Emmanuel.

“He was named Manny by his family, a nickname for Emmanuel.”

2. noun

A male servant or valet, especially one in a wealthy household.

“The wealthy family had a manny who took care of their daily needs.”

3. noun

A male caregiver or nanny, especially for young children.

“The single mother hired a manny to take care of her two kids while she worked.”

4. noun

A shortened form of manager or manageress, used in informal contexts.

“The team’s manny was in charge of making decisions during the game.”

Synonyms

  • Emmanuel
  • nanny
  • valet

Antonyms

  • female servant
  • mistress