Pook-a-manator

A mocking name for select men, who gives off a persona as invincible or the ultimate bad ass. The reference is both a loving gesture, an ego splitter, and giggle provoking.

Now now, pook-a-manator, we talked about this... You cannot take over the world on a school night.

by Treenbean3 June 21, 2011

manate

Pronunciation: /ˈmæ.nə.ti/
Definition:
1. Support firmly or grip tightly.
2. Control or manage adeptly.
3. Operate with dexterity or ability.
4. Manipulate or maneuver precisely.

Significance:
• It defines firm gripping or manipulation.
• It emphasizes control and management.
• It identifies acts of handling.
• It avoids Scandinavian-Germanic origins.
• It simplifies descriptions of gripping.
• It improves clarity in mechanical contexts.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to "handle".
Past verb: manated
Present simple verb: manate, manates
Present continuous verb: manating
Singular noun: mane
Plural noun: manes

Examples:
• "Laborers manate implements for construction."
• "Chefs manate coulters for precision."
• "Mechanics manate machines for repairs."
• "Artists manate brushes for artwork."
• "Parents teach children to manate toys properly."

by Dmitrio October 16, 2025