Männchen meaning and definition in german

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n ‎(genitive Männchens, plural Männchen or Männerchen)

1. Diminutive of Mann: a small man
2. a male (animal, plant)
3. a trick dogs or other quadrupeds do, consisting of resting on their hind legs with an upright body Der Hund macht Männchen.‎

   The dog sits up and begs.