man-sized

[ man-sahyzd ]

/ ˈmænˌsaɪzd /

large; big; generous: a man-sized sandwich.

formidable: a man-sized undertaking.

Origin of man-sized

First recorded in 1910–15

“This promises to be a man-sized blizzard,” Louise observed uneasily.

Ghost Beyond the Gate |Mildred A. Wirt
He is now doing a man-sized job in the business and philanthropic life of his home city.

Outwitting Our Nerves |Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
It swelled to the size of a football, then was man-sized, and growing to the size of a huge tank that filled most of the tent.

The Sky Is Falling |Lester del Rey
The man-sized drink, taken on a totally empty stomach, almost nauseated him.

On Secret Service |William Nelson Taft

But maybe just for the sake of makin' talk you'd better tell how you know you can swing such a man-sized contract.

Destiny |Charles Neville Buck

man-sized

of a size appropriate for or convenient for a man

informal big; large