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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 |
| Hyman | | ['haimən] | |
| ÚRsula | | OOR-soo-lə (Portuguese), OOR-soo-lah (Spanish) | Portuguese, Spanish |
| Utku | | - | Turkish |
| Nobuyuki | | no-boo-yoo-kee | Japanese |
| Domitilla | | - | Italian, Ancient Roman |
| Shouta | | sho:-tah | Japanese |