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proverbials

proverbials is the plural of proverbial.

Meaning of proverbial

Noun

proverbial (plural proverbials)

  1. (euphemistic) Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.
    • I think we should be prepared in case the proverbial hits the fan.
  2. (euphemistic, in plural) The groin or the testicles.
    • You'll find they've got you by the proverbials.

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Questions about proverbials

What is proverbials the plural of?
Proverbials is the plural of proverbial.

Words near proverbials in the dictionary

  1. proverbialized
  2. proverbializes
  3. proverbializing
  4. proverbially
  5. proverbialness
  6. proverbials
  7. proverbic
  8. proverbing
  9. proverbiologist
  10. proverbiologists
  11. proverbiology

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