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- [fal-ik]
- /ˈfæl ɪk/
- /ˈfæl.ɪk/
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- [fal-ik]
- /ˈfæl ɪk/
Definitions of phallic word
- adjective phallic of, relating to, or resembling a phallus. 1
- adjective phallic of or relating to phallicism. 1
- adjective phallic genital (def 3a). 1
- adjective phallic relating to the penis 1
- adjective phallic resembling a penis 1
- adjective phallic Something that is phallic is shaped like an erect penis. It can also relate to male sexual powers. 0
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Origin of phallic
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
From the Greek word phallikós, dating back to 1780-90. See phallus, -ic
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Phallic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phallic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
phallic usage trend in Literature
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