- the little woman
- ► the little woman a condescending way of referring to one's wife.Main Entry: ↑woman
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the little woman — (facetious or patronizing) One s wife • • • Main Entry: ↑woman * * * a condescending way of referring to a man s wife * * * the little woman old fashioned + humorous + sometimes offensive used to refer to a man s wife He bought a bouquet of… … Useful english dictionary
(the) little woman — the little woman spoken phrase an insulting way of referring to someone’s wife Thesaurus: someone s husband, wife or partnerhyponym Main entry: little … Useful english dictionary
The Little Woman (cómic) — The Little Woman Publicación Formato Tira de prensa, comic book Primera edición 1953 Última edición 1965 … Wikipedia Español
the little woman — a condescending way of referring to one s wife. → woman … English new terms dictionary
the little woman — small lady … English contemporary dictionary
the little woman — spoken an insulting way of referring to someone s wife … English dictionary
The Chinese Woman — Seinfeld episode Episode no. Season 6 Episode 4 Directed by Andy Ackerman Written by … Wikipedia
little woman — noun : wife not often in formal use * * * little woman noun (facetious, mainly old) One s wife • • • Main Entry: ↑little * * * noun the little woman old fashioned + humorous + sometimes offensive used to refer to a man s wife … Useful english dictionary
little woman — lit′tle wom′an n. usage: This term is usually perceived as insulting. off sex usu. off. a man s wife: How s the little woman?[/ex] • Etymology: 1615–25 … From formal English to slang
little woman — /lɪtl ˈwʊmən/ (say litl woomuhn) noun Colloquial one s wife: *when you come home after work, to kiss the little woman shows your relief that she is safe and well after your absence. –hogbotel & ffuckes, 1973 …
