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.