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boy in the boat

idiom
Meaning

The human clitoris.


Origin

disputed origin

From its shape.

Examples
SIMPLE

The article explained where to find the boy in the boat.

CONTEXTUAL

In health class, the teacher used the slang term 'boy in the boat' to make the anatomy lesson less awkward.

COMPLEX

Though the euphemism 'boy in the boat' might raise a smile, medical texts prefer precise terminology when discussing female sexual anatomy.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big boy

    A large object or person.

  2. 02

    blue-eyed boy

    The favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).

  3. 03

    boy howdy

    Expresses strong support or agreement.

  4. 04

    boy toy

    A gigolo or younger man who is sexually pursued by an older person.

  5. 05

    fair-haired boy

    Someone's favorite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian)

  6. 06

    float someone's boat

    To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.

  7. 07

    fresh off the boat

    Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.

  8. 08

    get in the boat and row

    To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.

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