Cameltoe

/ˈkæməlˌtoʊ/ noun

Definition

the visible outline of female genitalia through tight-fitting clothing

Etymology

compound of 'camel' + 'toe', referring to the resemblance to a camel's split toe

Kelly Says

This slang term emerged in the 1990s and shows how English speakers love creating vivid metaphors from animal anatomy!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

This slang term is a gendered pejorative that demeans women's bodies; it emerged in casual culture as a body-shaming term targeting female anatomy through clothing fit.

Inclusive Usage

Avoid entirely in professional and respectful contexts. There is no inclusive variant—the term exists primarily to demean.

Inclusive Alternatives

["(no equivalent; reframe discussion as clothing fit or tailoring if relevant)"]

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