manly

As adjectives the difference between edgy and manly

is that edgy is nervous, apprehensive while manly is having the characteristics of a man.

As adjectives the difference between nerdy and manly

is that nerdy is (colloquial|derogatory|of a person) being or like a nerd while manly is having the characteristics of a man.

As adjectives the difference between sporty and manly

is that sporty is favourable to sports while manly is having the characteristics of a man.

As a proper noun jock

is a nickname.

As a noun jock

is (uk|slang) a scot.

As an adjective manly is

having the characteristics of a man.

As adjectives the difference between preppy and manly

is that preppy is relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools while manly is having the characteristics of a man.

As a noun preppy

is a student of a prep school.

As adjectives the difference between manly and fatherly

is that manly is having the characteristics of a man while fatherly is characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

As adjectives the difference between janky and manly

is that janky is (slang) of poor quality, odd while manly is having the characteristics of a man.

As adjectives the difference between chiefly and manly

is that chiefly is of, or relating to a chief while manly is having the characteristics of a man.

As an adverb chiefly

is (focus) especially or primarily; above all.

Manly is a synonym of bold.

As adjectives the difference between manly and bold

is that manly is having the characteristics of a man while bold is courageous, daring.

As a noun bold is

(obsolete) a dwelling; habitation; building.

As a verb bold is

to make (a font or some text) bold.

As adjectives the difference between brutal and manly

is that brutal is (savagely violent)Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel while manly is having the characteristics of a man.