jailbait

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: jāl´bāt, IPA: /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/, SAMPA: /"dZeIlbeIt/

[edit] Etymology

jail bait, from the risk of a prison sentence.

[edit] Noun

jailbait (uncountable)

1. (slang) A person below the age of consent for sexual activity, considered as a potential sexual partner.

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• statutory rape