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this vulgar slang for the vulva is used as a euphemism for "cunt" and is also a derogatory term for a woman. It has come to be synonymous with "wimp," "loser," and other derogatory terms.

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Unspinning the Spin: The Women's Media Center Guide to Fair and Accurate Language