Nymphet
noun
A sexually attractive or sexually developed young girl.
The novel features a middle-aged man who becomes infatuated with a nymphet.
Often appears as...
- lolita nymphet
- teenage nymphet
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Literary
noun
Any larva of a mosquito, gnat, etc., which is an aquatic nymph.
These small streams are full of nymphet from various insects.
Often appears as...
- aquatic nymphet
- gnat nymphet
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Technical
noun
A sexually attractive or sexually developed young girl.
The novel features a middle-aged man who becomes infatuated with a nymphet.
Often appears as...
- lolita nymphet
- teenage nymphet
Usage tips
Literary
noun
Any larva of a mosquito, gnat, etc., which is an aquatic nymph.
These small streams are full of nymphet from various insects.
Often appears as...
- aquatic nymphet
- gnat nymphet
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Term 'nymphet' popularized by 'Lolita', a novel by Nabokov, often associated with forbidden and morally complex themes.
In discussions of literature, she referred to the character as a nymphet to denote youth intertwined with precocious sexuality.
Pro Tip 2/3Pejorative Potential
Can be seen as objectifying or demeaning when describing young girls; use cautiously to avoid offense.
The term 'nymphet' sparked controversy in our class debate due to its connotations.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness of cultural sensitivities is essential; 'nymphet' might be inappropriate in certain social contexts.
His screenplay avoided the term 'nymphet' to not risk misinterpretation by the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Term 'nymphet' popularized by 'Lolita', a novel by Nabokov, often associated with forbidden and morally complex themes.
In discussions of literature, she referred to the character as a nymphet to denote youth intertwined with precocious sexuality.
Pro Tip 2/3Pejorative Potential
Can be seen as objectifying or demeaning when describing young girls; use cautiously to avoid offense.
The term 'nymphet' sparked controversy in our class debate due to its connotations.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness of cultural sensitivities is essential; 'nymphet' might be inappropriate in certain social contexts.
His screenplay avoided the term 'nymphet' to not risk misinterpretation by the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Term 'nymphet' popularized by 'Lolita', a novel by Nabokov, often associated with forbidden and morally complex themes.
In discussions of literature, she referred to the character as a nymphet to denote youth intertwined with precocious sexuality.
Pro Tip 2/3Pejorative Potential
Can be seen as objectifying or demeaning when describing young girls; use cautiously to avoid offense.
The term 'nymphet' sparked controversy in our class debate due to its connotations.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness of cultural sensitivities is essential; 'nymphet' might be inappropriate in certain social contexts.
His screenplay avoided the term 'nymphet' to not risk misinterpretation by the audience.
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