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effeminacy

/ɛfɪˈmɪnəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does effeminacy mean?

noun

The quality of being overly concerned with one's appearance or behavior in a way that is considered typically feminine. A lack of masculinity or virility.

Example

"The accusations of effeminacy were used to discredit the politician's leadership."

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