merkin.
A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.
Meaning & usage
A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.
A mop for cleaning cannon.
The male counterpart of a beard, a companion to a lesbian to feign her straightness.
Where this word comes from
First attested in 1617, probably a variant form of malkin, from Malde + -kin.
An American.
Where this word comes from
Representing an aphetic pronunciation of American.
American.
Where this word comes from
Representing an aphetic pronunciation of American.
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