limp of the wrist
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Meaning · English
A nature, usually of a man, indicating effeminate qualities or characteristics perceived to be homosexual in nature.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “limp of the wrist” mean?
A nature, usually of a man, indicating effeminate qualities or characteristics perceived to be homosexual in nature.
Is “limp of the wrist” formal or informal?
limp of the wrist is generally derogatory, slang.