5 letter words starting with MAN

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children. (source: Merriam-Webster)

2. A Japanese comic book or graphic novel. (source: Oxford Languages)

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɑːŋɡə/

UK: /ˈmaŋɡə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "manga" originated from Japan in the late 18th century and has since become a popular form of entertainment worldwide. Manga is often associated with Japanese culture and is known for its distinctive style of artwork and storytelling. Manga is typically read from right to left and is often serialized in magazines before being released in book form. Manga has become a significant cultural export for Japan, with many manga series being translated into various languages and adapted into anime and other media formats. (source: Britannica)

Synonyms:

Comic book, graphic novel, anime, cartoon

Related Words:

Anime, komik, otaku, toons, comic

Example Sentences:

1. She spent the afternoon reading manga in her room.

2. The manga series "One Piece" has been ongoing since 1997.

3. Many popular manga series have been adapted into anime.

Definition of Manna

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sweet, edible substance that is said to have been provided by God to the Israelites in the Bible. It is also used to refer to any unexpected or miraculous source of sustenance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈmænə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈmænə/

Origin and Usage: The word "manna" comes from Hebrew "mān", which means "what is it?". In the Bible, it is described as a food that God provided for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It is said to have fallen from the sky like dew and was collected each morning. The word "manna" is still used today to describe any unexpected or miraculous source of sustenance.

Synonyms: Blessing, boon, gift, windfall, miracle, provision, sustenance.

Related Words: Anima, manas, manes, means, names.

Example Sentences:

• The Israelites were sustained by manna during their journey in the wilderness.
• After losing his job, he received a financial windfall that was like manna from heaven.
• The unexpected donation of food was a manna that helped the homeless shelter through the winter.

Definition of Manky

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: (British, informal) dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈmæŋki/; UK: /ˈmæŋki/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "manky" is believed to have originated in the UK and is commonly used in British English. It is informal and often used to describe something that is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. It can be used to describe anything from a dirty room to a poorly made sandwich.

5. Synonyms: dirty, grubby, grimy, filthy, squalid, seedy, shabby, run-down

6. Related Words: grime, smoky, smarm, gunky, bumpy

7. Example Sentences:

• The kitchen was absolutely manky - there were dirty dishes everywhere.
• The hotel room was so manky that they asked for a refund.
• He refused to eat the manky sandwich that his friend had made.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A mental illness characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity (source: Lexico).
2. An excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession (source: Merriam-Webster).

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmeɪniə/
• UK: /ˈmeɪnɪə/

Origin and Usage

The word "mania" comes from the Greek word "mainomai," which means "to be mad." It was first used in English in the late 14th century to describe a mental illness characterized by delusions and overactivity. Today, it is still used to describe a mental illness, but it is also commonly used to describe an excessive enthusiasm or obsession for something.

Synonyms

• madness
• craze
• obsession
• frenzy
• mania

Related Words

• amain
• anima
• manic
• manta
• matin

Example Sentences

• She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with episodes of mania.
• He had a mania for collecting stamps.

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions: (1) Having mange or affected by mange. (2) In poor condition; shabby or inferior.

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈmeɪn(d)ʒi/ or /ˈmæn(d)ʒi/; UK: /ˈmeɪndʒi/)

Origin and Usage: The word "mangy" originated from the word "mange," which is a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites. It was first used to describe animals affected by mange, but later on, it was also used to describe things that are in poor condition. According to Google Ngram Viewer, the usage of "mangy" has been relatively stable since the mid-19th century.

Synonyms: shabby, scruffy, seedy, run-down, dilapidated

Related Words: mange, mealy, malty, molly, mosey

Example Sentences: (1) The mangy dog was wandering around the streets. (2) The old house looked mangy and dilapidated.