proverbial

  1. Adjective.  Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
  2. Adjective.  Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
  3. Noun.  (euphemistic) Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well known phrase.
  4. Noun.  (euphemistic) The groin or the testicles.

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