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Circ

//sɝk// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An amphitheatrical circle for sports; a circus. obsolete

    "It is remarkable, that circs of the same ſort are still to be seen in Cornwall"

  2. 2
    Circumcision. informal

    "During the pre-NHS 1930s, circumcision was as fashionable among the British middle class as confirmation. Breech deliveries were said to be popular with both obstetrician and anaesthetist, a boy assuring them early in the birth of 'a couple of guineas next week for the circ.'"

Verb
  1. 1
    To circumcise. informal

    "Again, I don't think I was *wrong* to circ my son, though some may choose to disagree quite loudly with that statement; I just think not circing is a better decision."

Etymology

Etymology 1

See circus.

Etymology 2

Clipping of circumcision. Clipping of circumcise.

Etymology 3

Clipping of circumcision. Clipping of circumcise.

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