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A version of a bra specifically designed for men.

Created by Frank Costanza and Cosmo Kramer on the television comedy Seinfeld.

Kramer wanted to name the new device a bro while Frank wanted to name it the "manziere". They couldn't agree on a name and the invention failed.
If you're a man and you have large breasts, you need a manziere for support.
manziere by RexGibson March 11, 2004
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(noun) An undergarment for the use of support in the chest area for men.
My doctor says that he wants me to drop 100 pounds by exercising. I will but not until I invest in a manziere.
Manziere by calebsmom June 30, 2008
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a bra created for older men who have excess flab in the upper chest area and give the appearance of having breasts
Aka- the "Bro"
Manziere by Jason June 30, 2004
A brassiere-like device, for men. As seen on Seinfeld.
"In Fight Club, Meat Loaf could do with a manzier"
manzier by Akhenaten April 8, 2003

mansiere 

A brassiere for men, aka a "bro".
Makes its first appearance in the Seinfeld episode, The Doorman.
For comfort and support for men, choose the mansiere.
mansiere by Goose April 7, 2005
a bra for men
That guy has some big ass man tits. he needs a manzere
Manzere by Chris Rowe September 20, 2003
A bra for someone with man boobs.
Look at that fat fuck, he needs a manzier.
Manzier by Anonymous April 29, 2003
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