Ever heard of or been called a "Panty Waist?

[Alice Torn]

Every now and them, i hear a radio talk host, or someone else, call somebody a panty waist, and it is not meant nicely, either. I think it was used more, many years ago, but, sometimes, it is still used. I guess, because i often wear panties, that makes me a panty waist, and all the rest of you. But, my male mode is blue collar, car fixin, ditch diggin, lawn mowin, fishin guy.

[Cheryl T]

Yes, I've heard of that derogatory term. I was even called it a few times when I was young. Little did they know how accurate they were and would be now since that's all I wear for underwear the last 7 years and all I'll wear ever again.

The jokes on them...

[Kate Simmons]

The first time I ever heard that term was when Ben Grimm (The Thing) used it in Fantastic Four comics in the 1960's. He was usually referring to his test tube slinging partner, Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic). Since Stan Lee is from NY City, I think it may have originated there. It Means a weak man or boy in any case. ;):)

[EllenJo]

The term goes back to the 60's and was used as a derogatory term on the same level as Sissy. I never used it or had it thrown at me but as I think back anybody that embodied any feminine traits or percieved weakness was considered a panty waist. Many guys used it to bully someone else into going along with them ie "don't be a panty waist".

Personally I would wear it as a badge of honor today considering that I have been wearing panties for over 20 years. My pantied waist usually has a bit of lace attached.

EllenJo

[SheriM]

If the shoe fits, wear it sooo-
I am a panty waist. I like the bikini or hip hugger panties the best they need to be nylon with some spandex in them.

[kimdl93]

I have heard the term occassionally over the years - its somewhat old fashioned, with references to it as far back as the mid 1930s. Typically a derogatory term to characterize a somewhat effeminate or subservient male. I'd find a different radio station to listen to ;)

[ArleneRaquel]

Panty Waist is a term from an era called by some " the good old days ", to some of us a better term would be " the bad old days".

[Karren H]

If your waist is suitable for panties I'd take that as a compliment!

[Gillian Gigs]

That is a term I have not heard in a long time. To me it generally refered to an effiminate man. It was not a term that was used in any positive way.

[juliew]

This brings back a very funny memory. Years ago I had a business relationship with a fellow who was a real con artist. I had my fill of his scams and sent him packing. Needless to say, he did not take kindly to me cutting off his source of funds. As he stomped out of my building, he turned and shouted "Panty Waist" at me. The Deputy Sheriff, who I had asked to be present to see that there was no more trouble, almost got down in the floor from laughter. There I was in my usual work clothes of the time, Levis, flannel shirt, workboots, etc. and this guy was dressed in burgandy slacks, a beautiful pastel silk-like shirt, an excess of jewlery...you get the picture. The Deputy probably didn't understand why I was laughing with him. Mine were VANITY FAIR!!!

[kellycan27]

Um.. I think that the term is actually panty "waste", not waist.... meaning the residue left in one's panties. So you proud girls might want to re-think that. ...... Just saying.

[Danielle_cder]

I never waste panties they cost money.

[darla_g]

Um.. I think that the term is actually panty "waste", not waist.... meaning the residue left in one's panties. So you proud girls might want to re-think that. ...... Just saying. I always thought it was waste too. Never really sure of what it was referring to, and probably didn't care. I just knew it was used in a derogatory and demeaning way.

[kellycan27]

I always thought it was waste too. Never really sure of what it was referring to, and probably didn't care. I just knew it was used in a derogatory and demeaning way.

And you were absolutely correct.... in that it is derogatory and demeaning.

[April_Ligeia]

I always thought it was waste too. Never really sure of what it was referring to, and probably didn't care. I just knew it was used in a derogatory and demeaning way.




I thought the same thing and never understood what "panty waste" could be. The people who said it were generally stupid, so I just wrote it off as an insult with no meaning hurled around by fools.

[Madam Rose]

I only heard it once like some of you but it is a very rude comment though.

[carhill2mn]

It is a derogatory term that has been around for decades.

[Pexetta]

Only ever seen that term in the 'big book' in AA, so I assumed it was a 30s way of calling someone a sissy. I think a 'pantywaist' might be a term from dressmaking cos I vaguely remember seeing it in some Sinclair Lewis novel to describe how some 20s office women were dressed.

[EllenJo]

Panty Waist is a term from an era called by some " the good old days ", to some of us a better term would be " the bad old days".

Or as my Dad would have said "The good old day that never were"

[STACY B]

All my life ,,, They threw that word around as much as any,,,, Still do ,,, When I here it I always say HERE !!!

[sissystephanie]

When I was much younger a boy made the mistake of calling me a panty waist, but only once. When he was finally able to get back on his feet he apologized and never said it again. Neither did anyone else, although I was wearing panties most of the time!!

[Cynthia Anne]

There's a big difference between panty waste and panty waist! I have one but I'm not the other!

[Lorileah]

Heard it all the time. Never knew why it was a bad thing since to me it seemed like what I wanted :strugglin

[kimdl93]

Only ever seen that term in the 'big book' in AA, so I assumed it was a 30s way of calling someone a sissy. I think a 'pantywaist' might be a term from dressmaking cos I vaguely remember seeing it in some Sinclair Lewis novel to describe how some 20s office women were dressed.

I think that was "shirtwaist" as in the shirtwaist factory fire where many female garment workers died because their employer blocked the exits.

[Megan Briana]

LOL I wish I had the waist to wear some of those panties! And the hangy-down parts (my childrens early name for genitals)I could definitely do without sometimes too!. I like the name. I have three brothers that dont know I cd, so when ever i defend against some of the more derogatory names, they lift an eyebrow or two. No one has ever said anything about to me. Let em. My secret is ready to out, but Im just not in the rush to do it.

[Angela Campbell]

Panty waist ....hmmmmm the waist of my panties is lacy and pretty.....I would like to be lacy and pretty.

[luscious]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pantywaist

1. A child's undergarment consisting of a shirt and pants buttoned together at the waist.
2. Slang A boy or man who is considered weak or effeminate

US informal a man or boy considered as childish, lacking in courage, etc.
[originally a child's garment of trousers buttoned to a jacket at the waist]

[Anna B]

Found this on Urban Dictionary:


Panty Waste
Well is it "waste" or "waist"???
More often than not, I've seen it written "panty waist" but what the hell does that mean? "Panty *waste*" makes more sense for defining a sissy since it implies that what little manhood he's got in his panties is a *waste*.
either way, PW = sissy

[Angela Campbell]

<-------------sissy............................................. ...............................................

[Barbara Jo]

It's actually is "panty waist".

I Found this good explanation of the term ....

" The usual meaning of the word pantywaist is 'an effeminate or weak man or boy; sissy'. Example: "I think my career has shown I'm not exactly a pantywaist" (John Wayne, in a 1971 Playboy interview).

The original sense, though, referred to an article of clothing for children. This pantywaist was an undergarment consisting of short pants and a shirt that buttoned together at the waist. By metonymy, this children's garment was applied disparagingly to an older male who would never normally wear one.

Other clothing-based metonyms are skirt as an older slang term for a woman and suit as a recent word for a business executive. An expression that parallels pantywaist in using a woman's garment to refer to weak men is the British English big girl's blouse; the Longman Idioms Dictionary cites such examples as "Go on then, try and hit me, you big girl's blouse" and "You can't sit in a pub and drink Coke, you big girl's blouse!" Some other metonyms referring disparagingly to men based on items considered inappropriate for masculine men are creampuff and the older cake-eater.

The literal use of pantywaist as an item of clothing dates from the 1920s. The 'sissy' sense is first recorded in the mid-1930s and became common rather quickly."

[busker]

Definition of PANTYWAIST
1
: a child's garment consisting of short pants buttoned to a waist
2
: sissy
— pantywaist adjective
First Known Use of PANTYWAIST
circa 1936

[Jilmac]

I had a drill instructor in boot camp who called anyone who had trouble with calestenics, a panty waist. That qualified me in almost every catagory, and seeing as how I loved to wear panties (even though I couldn't in boot camp), I took it as a compliment instead of an insult.

[Alice Torn]

I used to hear it as a kid. I was not sure if it was "penny waste" or :pantywaste (waist).

[NathalieX66]

No...... it must be a generational term.

My generation, even in the late 80's and early 1990's is familiar with the terms like trans , and transgender..... that's what we are, that's what I am.

Have a nice day.....peace & love to all!

[Duana]

Um.. I think that the term is actually panty "waste", not waist.... meaning the residue left in one's panties. So you proud girls might want to re-think that. ...... Just saying.

Thanks, Kelly. Jeezus.

[Alice Torn]

Wouldn't it be something, if those chidren's "panty waist" clothes from the oast, made a comeback, and we hear ads , telling that pantywaist childrens clothes are on sale! The little shorts and pants, that button onto a little coat, or shirt? LOL!

Jilmac, That is so funny!!! The drill instructor calling you a pantywaist, not knowing he was giving you a compliment!!!!!!!

[Kelly Blaine]

:)
Every now and them, i hear a radio talk host, or someone else, call somebody a panty waist, and it is not meant nicely, either. I think it was used more, many years ago, but, sometimes, it is still used. I guess, because i often wear panties, that makes me a panty waist, and all the rest of you. But, my male mode is blue collar, car fixin, ditch diggin, lawn mowin, fishin guy.

Yes, when I was young. Still am and love when anyone calls me that. They see I am wearing panties.

[Alice Torn]

A penny for a panty waist!

[Angela Campbell]

When I was a kid the term was a "sissy" I tried so hard to keep up with the other boys and not be a sissy but I just could not keep up with them. I was not as strong, I was always the smallest boy in class, I did not have the stamina or much competitiveness like they did. I didn't understand then like I do now. I didn't think it was fair that at PE the boys were running laps while the girls got to dance. I'm still mad about that.

[JenniferR771]

"Panty waist", I was insulted by being called that last week--by my wife. She knows but is not cooperative. This week my panties are white with a one-inch band of elastic lace at the waist.

[Katie145]

Strange...
I had always thought the term was "Panty Waste"

.....you can use your imagination as to what I thought that might have meant. :D

[Alice Torn]

Katie. Wasted panties? LOL

[Sally24]

I've read it in older comic books and even older stories but never heard anyone use it in real life. I'm thinking it pretty much only was common in the 1930's-1960's. And yes, it is waist, not waste.

[Tracii G]

Same as a Casper Milquetoast.
Derogatory term for sissy.

[Barbara Jo]

BTW, here's a great site that lists many famous expressions, sayings and explains their origins :)

http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/sayindex.htm

[Anita_2]

I am biker mountain climber diver - but some of my friends are talking abou cd as aunts. Never mind I am not interesed what they are talking about. :)

[Jamie001]

I don't mind being called a Sissy or Panty Waist or a Nancy.

[Thera Home]

You Pantywaist :heehee:

Thera

[Alice Torn]

What is the opposite of a pantywaist? Would that be a "fruitofthe loomwaist A boxerwaist? A "BVDwaist?"

[Angela Campbell]

opposite? How about a smelly hairy man.

[Thera Home]

opposite? How about a smelly hairy man.

Hey, Your hitting too close to home there young lady:heehee:

Thera