-manship — English Dictionary

Suffix

1. Expertise, involvement, or special status in an area.

   Usage

   • morpheme
   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

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   Stephen Potter is best known for his gamesmanship theory, a cunning, psychological tactic used to best a competitor, on or off the field. His basic "-manship" principle was later incorporate to include many everyday events.

   Quippmanship n. The ability to produce a catchy soundbyte, witty remark, or clever turn of phrase. The art, skill, or ability to create a catchy soundbyte, witty remark, or clever turn of phrase. Formed by an unknown word formation process. [affixation; formed from 'quip' + 'manship'].