Jailbait
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jailbait is a noun meaning (slang) A sexually mature person below, or appearing to be below, the legal age of consent, who is regarded, usually by an adult, as being sexually attractive and/or seductive.
Meaning
(slang) A sexually mature person below, or appearing to be below, the legal age of consent, who is regarded, usually by an adult, as being sexually attractive and/or seductive.
Example Sentences
"The first time she modelled for Edward Weston, in March 1934, Charis Wilson knew she didn’t look good. At 20 she was “a piece of jailbait”, a mere child, especially with the stumpy plaits into which she sometimes twisted her hair."
Word Forms
- jailbaits
- jail bait
- jail-bait
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include girls, jail-bait, gaolbait, jailoress, jaileress, jailfodder.
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