English · Slang Attested

ugly stick

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Meaning · English

A notional stick with which unattractive people are said to have been hit, causing them to become ugly.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Signifying is a way of saying the truth that hurts with a laugh, a way of capping on (shutting up) someone. Getting even talking bout people's mammas & such. It's a love/hate exercise in exorcising one's hostilities. It's a funny way of saying something negative that is obviously untrue like: "you l

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ugly stick” mean?

A notional stick with which unattractive people are said to have been hit, causing them to become ugly.

Is “ugly stick” formal or informal?

ugly stick is generally humorous, slang.

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