jailbait

English

/ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A sexually mature person (usually female) below the legal age of consent who is regarded (usually by an adult male) as being attractive and/or seductive.

Etymology

Compound from English jail + English bait.

Origin

English

bait

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