phallic
pronunciation
How to pronounce phallic in British English: UK [ˈfælɪk]
How to pronounce phallic in American English: US [ˈfælɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to a phallus especially as an embodiment of generative power
- resembling or being a phallus
Word Origin
- phallic (adj.)
- "pertaining to the phallus," 1789, from Greek phallikos, from phallos (see phallus). First record of phallic symbol is from 1809.
Example
- 1. Now phallic ! The message was clear enough .