Definition

Noun: * The clitoris; a small, sensitive, erectile part of the female genitals at the anterior end of the vulva. It is the primary organ of female sexual pleasure.

Usage

• Note on Usage: The word "clit" is a highly informal, abbreviated form of the anatomical term "clitoris." It is commonly used in casual or intimate conversation but is generally considered too colloquial or vulgar for formal, medical, or academic writing. In those contexts, the full term "clitoris" is always preferred.
• The word functions solely as a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The clit is highly sensitive to touch.
  • Some people use the informal term "clit" instead of "clitoris."

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in its literal, anatomical sense. It does not typically appear in idioms or figurative language due to its specific and informal nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Clitoris (n): The full, formal, and standard anatomical term.
• Clitoral (adj): Relating to the clitoris (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Clitoris: The direct and formal synonym.
• (Informal/Slang): Button, little man in the boat. (Note: These are highly informal or slang terms and should be used with extreme caution, as they can be considered disrespectful or vulgar in many contexts.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Not applicable. The word "clit" is a noun and does not form standard phrasal verbs.

Related Idioms

• Not applicable. The word does not commonly feature in idiomatic expressions.

Noun

1. a female sexual organ homologous to the penis