penis envy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-penis envy.wav

Word forms

penis envy

Etymology

Calque of German Penisneid.

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