weaker sex
noun Older Use: Sometimes Offensive.
the female sex; women (usually used facetiously): my life as a member of the weaker sex.
usage note for weaker sex
This is a dated term, usually used for humorous effect but sometimes perceived as condescending to women. It reinforces the stereotype of a weak female.
Words nearby weaker sex
weak-headed,
weak-kneed,
weak-minded,
weak-willed,
weaken,
weaker sex,
weakest link,
weakfish,
weakhanded,
weakhearted,
weakish
British Dictionary definitions for weaker sex
weaker sex
/ (ˈwiːkə) /
noun
the female sex