unicorn bait

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Meaning · English

A virgin.

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She had turned herself back into a virgin again, with that flair for backwardness of hers. An unusual talent, I thought, but of no particular use - except perhaps in a cat-house, where, by exercising it she might continue to fetch premium prices from customers with a special taste for unicorn bait.

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 “unicorn bait” mean?

A virgin.

Is “unicorn bait” formal or informal?

unicorn bait is generally humorous, slang.