penis envy

noun

Definition of penis envy

: the supposed coveting of the penis by a young human female which is held in Freudian psychoanalytic theory to lead to feelings of inferiority and defensive or compensatory behavior

First Known Use of penis envy

1924, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for penis envy

penis envy

noun
penis en·​vy | \ -ˌen-vē How to pronounce penis envy (audio) \

Medical Definition of penis envy

: the supposed coveting of the penis by a young human female which is held in Freudian psychoanalytic theory to lead to feelings of inferiority and defensive or compensatory behavior