Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A man who is employed as an au pair or child's caretaker.

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  • noun informal A male nanny (for children).

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Blend of man and nanny.]

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Blend of male and nanny

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  • A male nanny.

    December 23, 2008