MANTHRAX

What Does MANTHRAX Mean in a Text?

MANTHRAX means "A Man’s Exaggerated Response To Symptoms Of Illness" or "An Unwanted Male Suitor."

The word MANTHRAX is often used by women (and sometimes by other men) to refer to "A Man’s Exaggerated Response To Symptoms Of Illness." It is a version of the (probably older) term MANFLU.

Like MANFLU, MANTHRAX is typically used humorously. However, it can also be used pejoratively to imply that a man is deliberately exaggerating the symptoms of illness in order to elicit sympathy or avoid work.

MANTHRAX is also used by women as a derogatory term for a man that is pestering a woman for a date and whom she is unable to get rid of (i.e., "An Unwanted Male Suitor").

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When I write MANTHRAX, I mean this:

MANTHRAX is (almost certainly) the most serious disease known to man.

Summary of Key Points

"A Man’s Exaggerated Response To Symptoms Of Illness" is the most common definition for MANTHRAX on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

MANTHRAX
Definition:	A Man’s Exaggerated Response To Symptoms Of Illness
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Second Definition for MANTHRAX

MANTHRAX also means "An Unwanted Male Suitor":

MANTHRAX
Definition:	An Unwanted Male Suitor
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

Examples of MANTHRAX in Sentences

Here are examples of MANTHRAX being used in conversations:

• Rob: I feel terrible. I think I'm coming down with something really bad.
• Cerri: Oh dear. Sounds to me like a bad case of MANTHRAX. I saw how much you drank last night.
(Here, MANTHRAX is being used as a humorous response to "A Man’s Exaggerated Response To Symptoms Of Illness."

• Claire: I can't get rid of him. He won't take no for an answer.
• Sarah: Sounds like a nasty dose of MANTHRAX.
(Here, MANTHRAX is being used to refer to an "Unwanted Male Suitor.")

An Academic Look at MANTHRAX

As it is formed by merging two words into one, MANTHRAX is classified as a portmanteau word. It is formed by amalgamating man and anthrax.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

The word MANTHRAX is used both online and offline to describe "A Man’s Exaggerated Response To Symptoms Of Illness" or "An Unwanted Suitor" .

Example of MANTHRAX Used in a Text

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