phallic

[ fal-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a phallus.
of or relating to phallicism.
genital ( def 3a ).

phallic

/ ˈfælɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a phallus
a phallic symbol
psychoanal
1. relating to a stage of psychosexual development during which a male child's interest is concentrated on the genital organs
2. designating personality traits, such as conceit and self-assurance, due to fixation at the phallic stage of development Compare anal oral genital
3. (in Freudian theory) denoting a phase of early childhood in which there is a belief that both sexes possess a phallus
of or relating to phallicism

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Other Words From

pseudo·phallic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phallic¹

From the Greek word phallikós, dating back to 1780–90. See phallus, -ic

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Example Sentences

The long point was seen as phallic, and the cut around the ankle was saucily low, elongating the leg and displaying the talus bone, often clad in colourful hose to turn the heads of admirers.

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There’s hot sauce and matcha and a phallic stick of maraschino cherries, which is actually very funny.

From Los Angeles Times

Council documents for the 250-home plan reveal a phallic shape, leaving locals wondering, they say, whether the design is deliberate.

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When David Lynch’s 1984 version of the Frank Herbert epic was released, you could buy a sandworm action figure that, once again, looked unnervingly phallic.

From New York Times

Furthermore, pictures of a facial roller and balloon ties "were phallic in shape and appeared sexual in nature" when shown alongside the other ads.

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phalera phallicism

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