have a pair en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Abbreviation of "have a pair of testicles," the masculine glands supporting generation and sexual potency.
Meanings
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(US, colloquial, idiomatic, vulgar) To be manly, brave.
Sound off like you got a pair! (drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had a pair | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a pair | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| has a pair | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| having a pair | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |