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Kitty puncher
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a lesbian woman
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
gender specific
Plural form
kitty punchers
Female Singular
kitty puncher
neutral form
lesbian
What is the origin of the term "kitty puncher" and how is it used?
Kitty puncher is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century English as a derogatory label for a lesbian woman. The word combines "kitty," a slang term for female genitalia, with "puncher," implying forceful or aggressive action, creating a crude reference to sexual activity. Historically, it was highly insulting, used to mock or demean lesbian women. Today it is considered vulgar and offensive, and its use outside historical or critical discussions of queer slang would almost certainly be insulting.
Examples
That kitty puncher strutted in with a confident smile.
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