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Pantywaist
A particular American expression of derision is to call someone a Pantywaist. It is always an insult to Men and I think it is similar in meaning to Nerd . Anyone else heard of this expression and its meaning? While I'm at it , why would Pencilneck be an insult?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Click http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19990427 for an explanation of 'pantywaist'. 'Pencilneck' is, I imagine, a reference to its thinness...ie like a pencil...so the suggestion is that it's scrawny.
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