dick-measuring contest
A vulgar slang term often used to describe trivial and ego-driven competitions, typically among men.
Definition
C1Interpersonal Dynamics
(slang, vulgar)A trivial competition where individuals, often men, try to prove their superiority through boasts or comparisons.
Example
- Their argument turned into a dick-measuring contest, with each trying to outdo the other in bragging.
- The meeting devolved into a dick-measuring contest, wasting everyone's time.
C1Social Criticism
(slang, vulgar)A metaphor for unproductive and ego-driven behavior aimed at asserting dominance.
Example
- Critics dismissed the debate as a dick-measuring contest rather than a meaningful discussion.
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