weaker sex
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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
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
weaker sex — Sometimes Offensive. the female sex; women. * * * … Universalium
weaker sex — (Offensive) female sex; women as a group … English contemporary dictionary
weaker sex — /ˈwikə sɛks/ (say weekuh seks) noun Colloquial the female sex …
weaker sex, the — weak|er sex, the [ ,wikər seks ] noun OLD FASHIONED used for referring to women. This word is now often considered offensive … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
the weaker sex — ► the weaker sex (treated as sing. or pl. ) dated women regarded collectively. Main Entry: ↑weak … English terms dictionary
sex — noun 1 male or female ADJECTIVE ▪ female, male ▪ opposite ▪ At that age they can start becoming shy with the opposite sex. ▪ same ▪ … Collocations dictionary
sex — 01. Young people often become very curious about [sex] during their teenage years. 02. You must have your parents approval before you can take part in [sex] education classes at the school. 03. She had her first [sexual] experience just after she … Grammatical examples in English
