manny
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈmæni// man·ny
n. a male nanny who takes care of children as a job. It is a casual word made by combining 'man' and 'nanny'.
n. a male domestic worker employed to provide childcare. A portmanteau of 'man' and 'nanny', often used with a lighthearted or slightly humorous tone.
They hired a manny to help look after their three sons.
After interviewing several candidates, the family decided that a manny would be the best fit for their active, sports-loving children.
The rise of the manny in urban centers reflects shifting cultural perceptions regarding gender roles and the professionalization of domestic labor traditionally performed by women.
Usage
Informal in register; the plural form is 'mannies'.