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pencil test

An informal test of whether a girl needs to wear a bra, based on whether a pencil placed in the inframammary fold stays in place or not.

ˈpɛnsəl ˈtɛst134 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

An informal test of whether a girl needs to wear a bra, based on whether a pencil placed in the inframammary fold stays in place or not.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(South Africa, historical) A method of determining racial identity during apartheid, based on how easily a pencil pushed through a person's hair can be removed.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

(animation) An early version of an animated scene, consisting of rough sketches that are photographed or scanned.

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