Manakin (Noun)
Meaning 1
A life-size dummy used to display clothes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
Any of numerous small bright-colored birds of Central America and South America having short bills and elaborate courtship behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Meaning 3
A woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The designer chose her to be a mannequin for the fashion show because of her tall and slender physique.
- As a mannequin, she was required to stand still for hours at a time to display the latest designer clothes.
- The boutique owner hired a young woman to work as a mannequin in the store window to attract customers.
- After years of working as a mannequin, she decided to pursue a career in acting.
- She was turned down for the job as a mannequin because she was deemed too short to model the designer's clothing line.