单词 | zipper problem |
释义 | > as lemmaszipper problem zipper problem n. euphemistic (originally U.S.) (with reference to a man) a habit of sexual promiscuity or infidelity. [With reference to the zipper on the flies of a pair of trousers.] The expression is often used in the context of (alleged) sexual misconduct by male public figures, gaining prominence in the 1990s in relation to accusations against Bill Clinton, U.S. President 1993–2001 (cf. quot. 1999). ΘΚΠ society > morality > moral evil > licentiousness > unchastity > [noun] > unfaithfulness unfaithfulness1848 two-timing1927 zipper problem1985 society > morality > moral evil > licentiousness > unchastity > [noun] > sexual indulgence > promiscuity promiscuousness1676 promiscuity1847 swinging1964 tomming1981 zipper problem1985 1985 N.Y. Amsterdam News 31 Aug. 3/1 [He] had gotten the boot from Koch for alleged incompetence, excessive debauchery and an alleged ‘zipper problem’. 1999 Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) 4 Feb. 2 a/1 How did a president's zipper problem become a constitutional crisis? 2010 J. Collins Poor Little Bitch Girl ii. 11 Matt was an up-and-coming political journalist who everyone..knew had a major zipper problem. < as lemmas |
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