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a big girl's blouse

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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.

See also: big, blouse

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.

See also: big, blouse