"man-arm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: man-arms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} man-arm (plural man-arms)
  1. (informal, usually derogatory) A strong, manly woman's arm. Tags: derogatory, informal, usually
    Sense id: en-man-arm-en-noun-qpxfb38K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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