Pg-13
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Content rated to be PG-13.
"What’s happened since PG-13 films were introduced in 1984 is that we’ve experienced a ratings creep where today’s PG-13 movies contain significantly more sex and profanity than PG-13s did a decade ago."
- 1 Suitable for adolescents, typically due to the absence of explicit sexuality and intense graphic violence.
"With the ED relatively quiet, she'd made the trek to the fifth floor to say good morning to Kevin. Unfortunately for her, she'd walked in on a love scene that wasn't exactly PG-13."
Example
More examples"With the ED relatively quiet, she'd made the trek to the fifth floor to say good morning to Kevin. Unfortunately for her, she'd walked in on a love scene that wasn't exactly PG-13."
Etymology
Originates from the content rating for media entertainment in which "PG" stands for "parental guidance". There are several countries with a rating called "PG-13". The rating generally requires restrictions on profanity and depictions of adult topics like sexuality and violence.
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