Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

no glove, no love

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.72 in modern English

Syllables: no -glove, no love
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Without a condom, there will be no sex.

Slang

Etymology

Employing glove, US slang for a condom, and love as a euphemism for sex. Used as a safe-sex slogan since at least 1986. Chosen for the rhyme.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

no glove no love (alternative)

Phrases

love glove don't be a fool, wrap your tool wrap it before you tap it

Frequently Paired Words

love glove don't be a fool, wrap your tool wrap it before you tap it

Questions

What does no glove, no love mean?: Without a condom, there will be no sex.
Where does no glove, no love come from?: Employing glove, US slang for a condom, and love as a euphemism for sex. Used as a safe-sex slogan since at least 1986. Chosen for the rhyme.

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