English

Alternative forms

• (slang) da man

Noun

the man ‎(uncountable)

1. (idiomatic, singular only) The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control.

   The man gets you down.

   I'm sorry I couldn’t meet you earlier but I spent all night working for the man.

2. (idiomatic, singular only) An oppressive or domineering person of authority, usually male.
3. (idiomatic, singular only) The best man for a job.

   You’re the man!

Derived terms

• stick it to the man

Translations

Anagrams

• anthem
• Hemant
• hetman
• nameth