Friday, June 25, 2010

Slang word of the day: mantuary

Today's slang word of the day is mantuary. Click here to vote on usage, vulgarity, etc.

mantuary

noun

  • an area of a (usually shared) residence where a male can enjoy his hobbies independent of normal house rules (usually of cleanliness.) From "man" + "sanctuary".
    It's about having a "mantuary," or "man cave" -- a space just for him where he can watch sports uninterrupted or play Xbox games with his buddies.

    -- "Why he needs a room of his own", CNN.com, Michelle Goodman

-- Walter (waltergr@aol.com)

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