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penis envy

 

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Noun penis envy has 1 sense
  1. penis envy - (psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity
    --1 is a kind of
    envy, enviousness, the green-eyed monster

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Term: Penis Envy

Description:

Penis Envy is a psychoanalytic concept introduced by Sigmund Freud describing a female's desire for possessing a penis. It postulates that young girls experience feelings of envy and dissatisfaction with their own anatomical differences. This concept is commonly associated with Freud's theory of psychosexual development.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A psychological phenomenon whereby a woman feels a deep longing or desire to possess a penis.
  2. Noun: A general term referring to any extreme envy or coveting of the qualities, abilities, or advantages possessed by members of the opposite sex.
  3. Noun: In slang, it can be used to mockingly refer to a man or someone who exhibits stereotypical traits associated with masculinity.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Her constant yearning for power and dominance over others displayed classic symptoms of penis envy.
  2. In the highly competitive industry, she struggled with penis envy, believing that male colleagues had an advantage over her.
  3. The concept of penis envy goes beyond literal interpretation and can also encompass the desire for traits typically associated with masculinity.
  4. He couldn't handle being teased about his height due to his penis envy against taller men.

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