English Explanatory Dictionary

dick-measuring contest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation in which people (usually men) compete, often over superficial characteristics, to demonstrate their worthiness, power, etc.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-dick-measuring contest.wav

Word forms

dick-measuring contest dick-measuring contests

Synonyms

dick-waving contest pissing contest pissing match pissing war shitting match

Related words

one-upmanship
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