# starfish

/ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ/ (US) · /stˈɑːfɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/starfish
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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