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Knob polisher
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a person who performs oral sex on a penis
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
knob polishers
What is the origin of the term "knob polisher" and how is it used?
"Knob polisher" is a British slang term from the late 20th century, combining "knob" (penis) with "polisher" to create a metaphor for performing oral sex on a penis. It appears in sexual slang, explicit humor, and pornography. The term can be descriptive in explicit sexual contexts, but it is often used as a crude insult implying servility or humiliation. Its tone is vulgar and context-dependent, ranging from explicit description to deliberate insult.
Examples
The crude banter called the flirtatious guy a knob polisher.



























