Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

box

English answer:

2 meanings

Added to glossary by Mohamed Fouda
Mar 11, 2022 20:51
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English term

box

Non-PRO English Other Slang
Someone: What can I say? I really like watching her box.
Peter: That means two things.

I didn't know how much text should I include here, but I've left a link instead.
https://youtu.be/mG9nhcR4o5g?t=115

This is a clip from Family Guy, where Lois has got on stage to try "foxy boxing'. When she knocks out her opponent, someone drags her opponent who's in a bikini and says 'I really like watching her box'. I'm not sure if he refers to her private parts or boobs, or simply boxing.
Change log

Mar 12, 2022 08:12: writeaway changed "Field" from "Art/Literary" to "Other"

Discussion

David Hollywood Mar 12, 2022:
agree with all of the preceding and there may even be a third explanation so we need more precise context
Yvonne Gallagher Mar 11, 2022:
Tony is right 2 meanings, verb and sexist noun
Post an answer Tony!
Tony M Mar 11, 2022:
@ Asker I think it's a deliberate double entendre, for comedic effect.
On a superficial level, 'box' will imply 'the way she boxes'.
But as you say, 'box' can also be a vulgar, sexist reference to a woman's genital area.
So on more level, watching it is understandable; on the other, it is reprehensible, salacious male voyeurism.
Mohamed Fouda (asker) Mar 11, 2022:
It seems like a play on words, which makes it difficult to translate. This is the part where comedy takes place, I think?

Responses

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2 meanings

since Tony hasn't posted

Yes, the guy likes to watch her when she's boxing
AND
likes to watch her "box" (genitalia) when she's "boxing".

This is "foxy boxing" not the regular competitve sport kind (e.g.Katie Taylor) which is not sexualised and where competitors are wearing boxing gear, singlets and shorts.

So the sexual innuendo is definitely intended here, even to the fact they wear skimpy bikinis.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxy_boxing

Not too much real boxing takes place as
"the actual fight usually focuses on the beauty of the combatants rather than fighting skills. Foxy boxing is unusual in that the audience generally does not care who wins..."

In this case the noun is referring to her nether regions, not just her genitalia necessarily as he probably likes watching her rear end too as she gyrates

(not referring to boobs though)

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glad to help
Peer comment(s):

agree Tony M
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Thanks Tony:-)
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Female Genitalia

Female Genitalia, usually used in a derogitory manner.
Peer comment(s):

neutral Yvonne Gallagher : NO. "That means two things" as already discussed in Dbox
6 hrs
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1 day 1 hr

The vulva

the vulva
Slang: Vulgar. the vulva or vagina.
What does it mean when someone says box me?
To limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted or stuck. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." I'm a very versatile performer—don't just box me in as a comedic actress. See also: box.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/...
Peer comment(s):

disagree Yvonne Gallagher : No. There are 2 meanings as already pointed out and you got one of them wrong. Nothing to do with restrictions. She is BOXING
4 hrs
It happens not to having seen the video at all!
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1 day 19 hrs

private parts

The phrase "her box" in this context is used to describe the woman's private parts (if we are writing in a formal way). But it is generally used as an offensive slang.
Example sentence:

Calling someone a box.

Peer comment(s):

neutral Yvonne Gallagher : you are totally ignoring the second meaning, as was already discussed.
2 days 19 hrs
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