- weaker sex, the
- weak|er sex, the [ ,wikər `seks ] noun OLD-FASHIONEDused for referring to women. This word is now often considered offensive.
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weaker sex, the
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weaker sex — n the weaker sex old fashioned used to refer to women as a group, in a way that is now considered offensive … Dictionary of contemporary English
the weaker sex — ► the weaker sex (treated as sing. or pl. ) dated women regarded collectively. Main Entry: ↑weak … English terms dictionary
weaker sex — noun : womankind * * * Sometimes Offensive. the female sex; women. * * * weaker sex noun (usu facetious) Women • • • Main Entry: ↑weak … Useful english dictionary
weaker sex — noun the weaker sex an expression meaning women, that is now usually considered offensive … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
the weaker sex — the less strong between male and female … English contemporary dictionary
weaker sex — Sometimes Offensive. the female sex; women. * * * … Universalium
weaker sex — /ˈwikə sɛks/ (say weekuh seks) noun Colloquial the female sex …
weaker sex — noun Women; the female gender … Wiktionary
the weaker sex — dated women regarded collectively. → weak … English new terms dictionary
the weaker sex — [treated as sing. or pl.] dated, derogatory women regarded collectively … Useful english dictionary
