Merkin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɜːkɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Merkin is a noun meaning A mop for cleaning cannon.
Meaning
A mop for cleaning cannon.
More Meanings
- (LGBTQ, slang) The male counterpart of a beard, a companion to a lesbian to feign her straightness.
- (British, slang, derogatory) An American.
- (British, slang, derogatory) American.
- A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.
Example Sentences
it's got very merkin lately... too much time on the international circuit probly?
[P]robably a merkin reference which it is expected that the rest of the world will understand?
For all you non-'merkins: Most 'merkins are idiots, just like the residents of your country. See, most people are idiots. We just have idiots with a higher average income than you do, so they can afford to be better cretins.
There is a brand of cheap, nasty aftershave over in Britain caller Que. About two quid a bottle and it's foul. Buy some and fly to Noo Yawk. Then sell it to a Murkin for forty bucks. Tell them it is Calvin Klein's British version.
Word Forms
- merkins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include periwig, pubikini, peruke, blender, demiwig, patch.
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