Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

family-jewels

noun

/ˈfæmɪli ˈdʒuːəlz/

Definition

A colloquial term referring to a man’s testicles.

Examples

He was worried about protecting his family jewels while playing contact sports.
In the movie, there was a funny scene involving the family jewels that had everyone laughing.

Meaning

The term ‘family jewels’ is often used humorously or euphemistically to refer to the male reproductive organs, specifically the testicles, which are considered valuable and precious, similar to jewels.