Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

penis envy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables: penis en-vy
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.

Uncountable

Etymology

Calque of German Penisneid.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

breast envy womb envy vagina envy small penis syndrome

Questions

What does penis envy mean?: The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.
Where does penis envy come from?: Calque of German Penisneid.

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