pervertible en · ADJ
Etymology
From pervert + -ible.
Meanings
- Capable of being perverted.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pervertable | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more pervertible | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pervertible | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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pervertible en · NOUN
Etymology
From pervert + -ible.
Meanings
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A person who is liable to corruption.
At the time it could scarcely be called a town but in years to come Sloane, Arkansas would be a mecca for gamblers and pervertibles, a veritable caldron of sin and perdition.
1997, Wynema McGowan, Beyond the River, page 155:
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An everyday or household object that can be used in sexual activity.
The Wartenberg wheel was designed for medical use to test nerve endings, but with its 22 tiny, poky spikes, it's one of our favorite "pervertibles."
2023, Self Serve Toys, Sensation Toys: Wartenberg wheel:Don't be surprised if your geek lover puts more thought into arranging the boudoir than you do, or if common household items ("pervertibles") soon take on a new dimension.
2009, Ethan Gilsdorf, Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pervertibles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pervertable | alternative | lexicographic |