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a big girl's blouse
a big girl's blouse
A derogatory phrase used in jest to insult a man who other men believe is behaving in a weak or effeminate manner. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. "You're nothing but a big girl's blouse walking around with your hair in a bun like that," yelled the old man to the young hipster.
a big girl's blouse
(British & Australian humorous) a man or a boy who behaves in a way which other men think is how a woman would behave, especially if they show they are frightened of something Come on you big girl's blouse, drink up and I'll get you another pint.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Lykos | | - | Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek |
| Ansa | | AHN-sah | Finnish |
| Clothildis | | - | Ancient Germanic (Latinized) |
| Taniqua | | tə-NEE-kwə | African American (Rare) |
| Crina | | KREE-nah | Romanian |
| Cedric | | SED-rik | English |