one-man — [wun′man΄] adj. 1. consisting of, done by, or involving only one person, esp. a man [a one man show] 2. forming an attachment to only one man or to only one man at a time [a one man dog] … English World dictionary
one-man — one′ man adj. 1) of or pertaining to, or operated, performed, or used by one person: a one man office[/ex] 2) cvb forming attachments to or involvements with one man only: a one man dog[/ex] • Etymology: 1835–45 … From formal English to slang
one-man — one ,man adjective involving just one person: a one man show a. designed for just one person: a one man tent … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
one-man — one woman one woman adj. Designed for or restricted to a single person; same as {one man}, but used when the person in question is female, or to avoid sexist language; as, a one woman submarine; a one woman show. Syn: one man, one person.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
one-man — adj [only before noun] performed, operated, controlled etc by one person ▪ He does a one man show in Las Vegas. ▪ a one man business … Dictionary of contemporary English
one-man — adjective designed for or restricted to a single person a one man show a one person tent Sarah Silverman s hilarious one woman show • Syn: ↑one person, ↑one woman • Similar to: ↑single * * * … Useful english dictionary
one-man — /ˈwʌn mæn / (say wun man) adjective 1. performed by a single man or person: a one man show. 2. run by one man or person: a one man station. 3. devoted to a particular man: a one man dog. 4. (of a man s sexual partner) monogamous: a one man woman …
one-man — 1) ADJ: ADJ n A one man performance is given by only one man rather than by several people. I saw him do his one man show in London, which I loved. 2) ADJ: ADJ n A one man organization, such as a business or type of government is controlled by… … English dictionary
one-man — /wun man /, adj. 1. of or pertaining to, or operated, performed, or used by one person: a one man office; a one man band. 2. preferring or seeking romantic involvement with one man only: a one man woman. [1835 45] * * * … Universalium
one-man — adjective Date: 1842 of or relating to just one individual: as a. consisting of only one individual < a one man committee > b. (1) done, presented, or produced by only one individual < a one man stage play > (2) featuring the work of a single… … New Collegiate Dictionary
