Word
starfish
US/ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ/
UK/stˈɑːfɪʃ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a very rude name for a woman's private parts. It is a very informal and offensive word that you should not use in polite conversation.
n. a highly offensive and vulgar slang term for female genitalia. Used primarily in informal or crude contexts; considered extremely inappropriate in professional or educational environments.
Examples
“He made a very rude comment about her starfish.”
“The comedian was fired after making a joke about a starfish during a family-friendly show.”
Examples
simple
“He made a very rude comment about her starfish.”
contextual
“The comedian was fired after making a joke about a starfish during a family-friendly show.”
Real-World Examples
“Together with navy divers, she collected samples of the surrounding water, the seabed, and the starfish and mussels living on the wreck.” “These ancient relatives of starfish looked somewhat like flowers growing on stalks beneath the sea.” Etymology
From star + fish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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