phallic

Sometimes phal·li·cal

[fal-ik]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a phallus.

2. of or relating to phallicism.

3. genital.

phallic

/ ˈfælɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a phallus

   a phallic symbol

2. psychoanal

   1. relating to a stage of psychosexual development during which a male child's interest is concentrated on the genital organs

   2. designating personality traits, such as conceit and self-assurance, due to fixation at the phallic stage of development Compare anal oral genital

   3. (in Freudian theory) denoting a phase of early childhood in which there is a belief that both sexes possess a phallus

3. of or relating to phallicism

Other Word Forms

• pseudophallic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of phallic¹

From the Greek word phallikós, dating back to 1780–90. See phallus, -ic

Example Sentences

It’s been amply established that “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are maestros of phallic humor.

From Salon

The singer ended her performance by taking flight on a giant phallic microphone that shot sparks into the air.

From BBC

The long point was seen as phallic, and the cut around the ankle was saucily low, elongating the leg and displaying the talus bone, often clad in colourful hose to turn the heads of admirers.

From BBC

There’s hot sauce and matcha and a phallic stick of maraschino cherries, which is actually very funny.

From Los Angeles Times

Council documents for the 250-home plan reveal a phallic shape, leaving locals wondering, they say, whether the design is deliberate.

From BBC