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man-cave

man-cave is the alternative form of man cave.

Meaning of man cave

Noun

man cave (plural man caves)

  1. (humorous, informal) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.
    • Man caves are better known on the mainland, where space isn't a problem.2007 November 18, Charles Memminger, “Cave Men: There are sports and beer but no women in these sanctuaries”, in Honolulu Star-Bulletin, archived from the original on 13 May 2008
    Synonyms:
    mantuary
  2. (humorous, informal, sometimes) The vulva or vagina of a trans man.

Forms of man-cave

pluralman-caves

Questions about man-cave

What is man-cave the alternative form of?
Man-cave is the alternative form of man cave.

Words near man-cave in the dictionary

  1. man-cart
  2. man-carts
  3. man-catcher
  4. man-catchers
  5. man-catching
  6. man-cave
  7. man-caves
  8. man-child
  9. man-children
  10. Man-chou-li
  11. man-day

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