- little woman, the
- My wife.
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little woman, the
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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 (cómic) — The Little Woman Publicación Formato Tira de prensa, comic book Primera edición 1953 Última edición 1965 … Wikipedia Español
the little woman — ► the little woman a condescending way of referring to one s wife. Main Entry: ↑woman … English terms 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
Little Woman Love — Infobox Single Name = Little Woman Love Caption = The United States repackaged design for Little Woman Love Artist = Wings from Album = Wild Life (The Paul McCartney Collection) A side = Mary Had a Little Lamb Released = May 12, 1972 Format = 7… … 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
The Funny Little Woman — Infobox Book name = The Funny Little Woman image caption = author = Arlene Mosel illustrator = Blair Lent cover artist = country = United States genre = Children s picture book publisher = Dutton Press release date = 1972 media type = pages =… … Wikipedia
little woman — a mistress Literally, in ponderous male humour, a wife: I think we can take it there s a little woman in the case. (P. D. James, 1962) … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
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 …
