limp wrist

American  

[limp rist] / ˈlɪmp ˈrɪst /

noun

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to an effeminate man, especially a gay man.

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Etymology

Origin of limp wrist

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Gay adolescents, Thorpe points out, often learn that the “tell” of their sexuality is their voices, even more so than physicality—a limp wrist is easier to straighten out than an inflection.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 10, 2015

"Oh, how good he was—" Gianbattista kneeled down in his turn and tried to find the pulse in the poor limp wrist.

From Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

He looked at the wounded man, and frowned as he took the limp wrist.

From The River Prophet by Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen)

The doctor lifted Lou's limp wrist to time her pulse, his lips pursed and his eyes focused on a far wall.

From Supermind by Janifer, Laurence M.

"But I don't like it," he added, his finger at the limp wrist.

From Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby by Norris, Kathleen Thompson