Demonym for somebody from the Isle of Man, a pretty little isle in between the much larger islands of Britain and Ireland (although it is part of Britain but not part of the UK).
The towns of Douglas, Ramsey and Peel are all in the Isle of Man. Therefore, Manx people live there.
by mikebsi June 19, 2013
1. Slang used to describe a type of cat that has no tail - these cats originally come from the Isle of Man and naturally either have no tail or have an incredibly short tail.
Also, manxed cats are know to be very good hunters and so used to be used as a ship's cat or by farmers to hunt mice and rates. Their very short tails (or lack of them) gets named in the following ways: rumpy, riser, stumpy, stubby and longy.
The long-haired version of the manxed cat is breed from Canada that is best known as the Cymric cat.
Also, manxed cats are know to be very good hunters and so used to be used as a ship's cat or by farmers to hunt mice and rates. Their very short tails (or lack of them) gets named in the following ways: rumpy, riser, stumpy, stubby and longy.
The long-haired version of the manxed cat is breed from Canada that is best known as the Cymric cat.
"That corgi dog has no tail and looks manxed"
"I'll go get a manxed cat to catch dem rats"
"Look at that kitty, it's tail is manxed"
"I'll go get a manxed cat to catch dem rats"
"Look at that kitty, it's tail is manxed"
by TomTTT November 26, 2016
An event or occasion that is cool or exciting regardless of its number of participants, usually a concert or party. Named after short-tailed manx cats: even without a large tail (in analogy, a large following), still extremely effective.
by stagehanded15 February 08, 2011
Verb. (Intransitive)
1. Used to describe a thing or a situation which deviates unfavourably from the socially acceptable norm.
Word History: The verb Manxed is a reletively new word which draws it's orgin to the context of the 'Manx cat' - a breed of cat with a rare heriditory disorder (the appearance of a lethal allele) resulting in birth witout a tail. Pioneered by creators Matthew and Patrick in a high school biology class, the word quickly gained popularity and is now commonly used by a handful of people.
1. Used to describe a thing or a situation which deviates unfavourably from the socially acceptable norm.
Word History: The verb Manxed is a reletively new word which draws it's orgin to the context of the 'Manx cat' - a breed of cat with a rare heriditory disorder (the appearance of a lethal allele) resulting in birth witout a tail. Pioneered by creators Matthew and Patrick in a high school biology class, the word quickly gained popularity and is now commonly used by a handful of people.
by Patrick T. February 27, 2008
Verb. (Intransitive)
1. Used to describe a thing or a situation which deviates unfavourably from the socailly acceptable norm.
Word History: The verb Manxed is a reletively new word which draws it's orgin to the context of the 'Manx cat' - a breed of cat with a rare heriditory disorder (the appearance of a lethal allele) resulting in birth witout a tail. Pioneered by creators Matthew and Patrick in a high school biology class, the word quickly gained popularity and is now commonly used by a handful of people.
1. Used to describe a thing or a situation which deviates unfavourably from the socailly acceptable norm.
Word History: The verb Manxed is a reletively new word which draws it's orgin to the context of the 'Manx cat' - a breed of cat with a rare heriditory disorder (the appearance of a lethal allele) resulting in birth witout a tail. Pioneered by creators Matthew and Patrick in a high school biology class, the word quickly gained popularity and is now commonly used by a handful of people.
by Patrick T. February 27, 2008
Dating a manx wasn't so bad, Gina reflected. After all, the sex was over quickly and he always picked up the tab when they went out on the weekend.
by BettyBadass November 29, 2007
n : a situation in which 3 automobiles arrive at the same time on a 3 way mini traffic circle. No one is willing to emerge first, and the 3 drivers sit looking at each other.
All 3 then move ahead at the same time, then slam the brakes on. Repeat a few times.
All 3 then move ahead at the same time, then slam the brakes on. Repeat a few times.
Man, sorry I’m late, I was trying to drive across Quarterbridge when the idiot in front of me got himself into a Manx Standoff.
by 52D2 August 18, 2019