Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piece-of-meat
noun
/ˈpiːs əv miːt/
Definition
A derogatory term referring to a person considered attractive primarily for their physical appearance, often used in a context that suggests objectification.
Examples
- She was upset by the way he talked about her friend, referring to her as just a ‘piece of meat’.
- The movie was criticized for portraying its female characters as mere pieces of meat.
Meaning
The term implies that a person is being viewed as an object of desire rather than as a whole individual with thoughts and feelings.
Synonyms
- object
- commodity
- thing
- material
