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    [Adjective]  | "ef*fem*i*nate" | \ ə-ˈfe-mə-nət \


    1: having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner

    2: marked by an unbecoming delicacy or overrefinement


    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English, from Latin effeminatus, from past participle of effeminare to make effeminate, from ex- + femina woman {mat|feminine|};

    [Noun]  | "effeminate" 


    1: an effeminate person


    Origin: 1597 ;

    [Adjective]  | "effeminate" 


    1: of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women;


      * e.g., " ... he had a high and somewhat effeminate voice "





     [ "effeminate" ]

    1: males having characteristics generally attributed to females. i.e, gestures, body language, speech, etc.; eg.: flamboyantly gay male or male cross dresser. you add the prefix "eff" only when males are referred to.

      * e.g.,  ... person one: " his mannerisms are so effeminate. person two: yeah, he talks, acts, and dresses like a woman. 

     [ "effeminate" ]

    1: Having characteristics never associated with manliness or men. Not necessarily feminine or womanly. (How many women do you know who lisp, flutter their wrists, make prissy lips, and prance?

      * e.g.,  ... You wonder why you can't get a job as a policeman? Stop being effeminate and maybe they'll hire you. 

     [ "effeminate" ]

    1:  Having qualities or characteristics more often associated with women than men.

      * e.g.,  ... Ronnie is an effeminate bastard. 


     [ "effeminate" ]

    2:  Characterized by weakness and excessive refinement.

      * e.g.,  ... See Synonyms at female. 

     [ "effeminate" ]

    1: Acting unmanly. Used of a man who does not act manly. It does not at all mean that he is acting womanly. This word unfairly characterizes women as people who act like poofters.

      * e.g.,  ... Abby, look at that man! He's so effeminate! 

     [ "effeminate" ]

    1: Akin to when a woman emasculates her boyfriend/partner/husband and sends his penis into hiding.

      * e.g.,  ... Mr. and Mrs.Mr. were having an argument last night when Mr. said to Mrs.Mr. well you should do the dishes since you prepared dinner. Needless to say, Mrs.Mr. felt slightly effeminated and was not available for their evening interlude. 

     [ "effeminate" ]

    1: if u call a person effeminate you mean they have characteristics, body features, or may sound like a woman.

      * e.g.,  ... u need to start working out more u look effeminate. 


     [ "effeminate" ]

    2:  Donald trump.

     [ "Effeminate" ]

    1: ) The kind of behavior that, when exhibited by straight males of the homosapien species, will cause other males to take pause. ) Typical action of any male performer on the Bravo network

      * e.g.,  ... Effeminate guy: "Hey, let's get all the guys together at my place for a steak dinner." 

     [ "Effeminate" ]

    1: An adjective that can use used alongside any Final Fantasy protagonist.

      * e.g.,  ... "Goddamn that Vaan guy looks effeminate" 

     [ "Effeminate" ]

    1: A male individual who choose to take more of the feminine genders trait than the masculine neutral sides

      * e.g.,  ... Male+feminine= Effeminate 


     [ "Effeminate" ]

    2: Instead of being a Man, they're Effeminate

      * e.g.,  ... Male+masculine= man 

     [ "Effeminate" ]

    1: generally a person who looks like a woman.

      * e.g.,  ... effeminate men effeminate women.e 

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