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dickling

A crude slang term with two related meanings: it can refer to a penis before circumcision, or more generally to a small or diminutive penis.

ˈdɪklɪŋ192 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A crude slang term with two related meanings: it can refer to a penis before circumcision, or more generally to a small or diminutive penis. Used mainly as an insult or in crass humor, it has the double edge of targeting both size and appearance. The '-ling' suffix (meaning small, as in 'duckling' or 'stripling') does a lot of the dismissive work here. This one lives firmly in adult locker-room or shock-comedy territory.

The comedian's whole set was full of dickling jokes that had half the audience cringing.
Origin: Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
For parents

Dickling means: A crude slang term with two related meanings: it can refer to a penis before circumcision, or more generally to a small or diminutive penis. Used mainly as an insult or in crass humor, it has the. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in.

For ESL learners

dickling means: A crude slang term with two related meanings: it can refer to a penis before circumcision, or more generally to a small or diminutive penis. Used mainly as an insult or in crass. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(vulgar, slang) A small or diminutive penis.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(vulgar, slang) A penis before circumcision.

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Dickling means: A crude slang term with two related meanings: it can refer to a penis before circumcision, or more generally to a small or diminutive penis. Used mainly as an insult or in crass humor, it has the. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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