phallic

adjective

phal·lic ˈfa-lik How to pronounce phallic (audio)

: of or relating to phallicism

a phallic cult

: of, relating to, or resembling a phallus

: relating to or being the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory that follows the anal stage and during which a child becomes interested in his or her own sexual organs

phallically

ˈfa-li-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce phallic (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

The poem is filled with phallic imagery. an ancient Greek phallic symbol representing fertility

Recent Examples on the Web Spears sprays baby oil onto the child’s back and massages it into his shoulders in one scene, and at another point the child plays with a train in a manner that suggests phallic masturbation.

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 At a military position near the front line, members of a Ukrainian military unit snickered as a soldier with tattooed arms scrawled a phallic symbol on an artillery shell designed for an M777 howitzer cannon.

Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Known for its expertly curated, unconventional museums, including one of the phallic kind, Reykjavik has over 60 museums, exhibit spaces and art galleries to explore.

Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022 These aren’t just phallic manifestations of mind-boggling wealth.

Longreads, 14 July 2022 The Vindolanda site now has 13 phallic carvings, more than have been discovered at any other dig site along Hadrian's Wall.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 Before becoming the victim of phallic assault, the Russian target amassed his own Avengers of dildos.

Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 10 June 2022 This furthers one of the main themes that inspired her work with electric guitars — confronting the male dominance associated with the instrument, which is often perceived as a phallic object.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2022 Packing underwear allows a person to wear a phallic object or padding to create the appearance of having a bulge at the front of their pants.

Laken Brooks, Forbes, 16 May 2022 See More

单词	phallic
释义	phallic adjective phal·lic ˈfa-lik 1 : of or relating to phallicism a phallic cult 2 : of, relating to, or resembling a phallus 3 : relating to or being the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory that follows the anal stage and during which a child becomes interested in his or her own sexual organs phallically ˈfa-li-k(ə-)lē adverb Example Sentences The poem is filled with phallic imagery. an ancient Greek phallic symbol representing fertility Recent Examples on the Web Spears sprays baby oil onto the child’s back and massages it into his shoulders in one scene, and at another point the child plays with a train in a manner that suggests phallic masturbation. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 At a military position near the front line, members of a Ukrainian military unit snickered as a soldier with tattooed arms scrawled a phallic symbol on an artillery shell designed for an M777 howitzer cannon. Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Known for its expertly curated, unconventional museums, including one of the phallic kind, Reykjavik has over 60 museums, exhibit spaces and art galleries to explore. Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022 These aren’t just phallic manifestations of mind-boggling wealth. Longreads, 14 July 2022 The Vindolanda site now has 13 phallic carvings, more than have been discovered at any other dig site along Hadrian's Wall. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 Before becoming the victim of phallic assault, the Russian target amassed his own Avengers of dildos. Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 10 June 2022 This furthers one of the main themes that inspired her work with electric guitars — confronting the male dominance associated with the instrument, which is often perceived as a phallic object. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2022 Packing underwear allows a person to wear a phallic object or padding to create the appearance of having a bulge at the front of their pants. Laken Brooks, Forbes, 16 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Greek phallikós "of or relating to a phallus," from phallós phallus + -ikos -ic entry 1 First Known Use 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition phallic adjective phal·lic ˈfal-ik 1 : of, relating to, or resembling a penis 2 : of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the anal stage and during which a child becomes interested in his or her own sexual organs compare anal sense 2, genital sense 3, oral sense 3
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phallic

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