The structure combines "institutional" (relating to the prison environment) with a number "9" (on a 1 to 10 attractiveness scale), forming a noun phrase that describes a rating inflated by isolation. It is used to describe a correctional officer, visitor, or prison employee who is considered attractive by inmates, but only because of limited contact with the outside world and prolonged isolation from typical social standards. People typically use "institutional 9" as a darkly humorous or self aware phrase, acknowledging that the same person would be rated much lower in normal society.

Визначення та значення слова «institutional 9» англійською мовою

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