-manship

-manship

See also: manship

English

Etymology

    From -man + -ship.

    Suffix

    -manship (noun-forming suffix, usually uncountable, plural -manships)

    1. Expertise, involvement, or special status in an area.
      • 1996, Steven H. Gale, Encyclopedia of British Humorists: Geoffrey Chaucer to John Cleese, page 874:
        Stephen Potter is best known for his gamesmanship theory, a cunning, psychological tactic used to best a competitor, on or off the field. His basic "-manship" principle was later incorporate to include many everyday events.
      • 2007, Rice University Neologisms Database[1], archived from the original on 18 September 2016:
        Quippmanship n.
        The ability to produce a catchy soundbyte, witty remark, or clever turn of phrase. The art, skill, or ability to create a catchy soundbyte, witty remark, or clever turn of phrase. Formed by an unknown word formation process.
        [affixation; formed from 'quip' + 'manship'].

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