Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Jealously guarded assets or secrets.
- noun plural Vulgar Slang The male genitals.
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- noun idiomatic, euphemistic
Testicles .
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- noun external male sex organs
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sonofgroucho commented on the word family jewels
How did I know I would find you here, Abraxas?
March 3, 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word family jewels
cause I'm the nu . . . family jewels!
March 3, 2007
bilby commented on the word family jewels
"Noun. A jocular euphemism for the male genitals, emphasising their personal importance. Not heard very often and occasionally shortened to 'jewels'."
- peevish.co.uk
September 23, 2008